Student Counsellor (Psychologist)

PsyDin; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education / Oakridge International School Bachupally in Hyderabad, India seeks a Student Counsellor (Psychologist) to support students’ emotional, behavioural, and psychological well-being. The role involves counselling, assessments, and guidance on personal and academic concerns within a supportive school environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Psychology or Counselling Psychology with 2–5 years of school counselling experience, and strong confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or counselling psychology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions to students for emotional, behavioural, and academic concerns.
• Identify and support students facing psychological, social, or learning challenges.
• Conduct psychological assessments and maintain confidential student records.
• Work closely with teachers and parents to support student development and well-being.
• Design and implement well-being programmes, workshops, and awareness sessions for students.
• Guide students on stress management, peer relationships, and personal development.
• Refer students to external professionals when specialised support is required.
• Participate in school meetings, student support discussions, and intervention planning.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Child Psychology

Parental Communication

Education

Master's in Psychology / Counselling Psychology

Job description

Full-time Hyderabad, India

Employer: Nord Anglia Education / Oakridge International School Bachupally

Location: Hyderabad, India

Job ID: 8936

Type: Full-Time

Department: Student Support Services

The Student Counsellor (Psychologist) is responsible for supporting students emotional, behavioural, and psychological well‑being. The role involves providing counselling services, conducting assessments, guiding students on personal and academic concerns, and promoting a positive and supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions to students for emotional, behavioural, and academic concerns
• Identify and support students facing psychological, social, or learning challenges
• Conduct psychological assessments and maintain confidential student records
• Work closely with teachers and parents to support student development and well‑being
• Design and implement well‑being programmes, workshops, and awareness sessions for students
• Guide students on stress management, peer relationships, and personal development
• Refer students to external professionals when specialised support is required
• Participate in school meetings, student support discussions, and intervention planning

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology / Counselling Psychology

Experience

• 2‑5 years of experience in student counselling, preferably in a school environment

Key Skills

• Strong counselling and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of child and adolescent psychology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust with students
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with parents and teachers