Wellbeing Counselor

Inventure Academy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Inventure Academy Bengaluru invites a Wellbeing Counsellor to nurture students' social, emotional, and mental health across sections. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and the wellbeing team to embed proactive wellbeing practices in daily school life.

The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate degree in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology, with 3–5 years of counselling experience in a school setting. Empathy, ethics, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology (mandatory).
• 3-5 years of counselling experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development and school-based interventions.
• Ability to work with diverse emotional needs and cultural backgrounds.
• High empathy, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate within a team-based wellbeing framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling support to students.
• Maintain accurate documentation while upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Identify early signs of emotional or psychological distress and support timely interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and leadership to support student wellbeing holistically.
• Participate in case discussions, reviews, and wellbeing planning meetings with the wellbeing team.
• Support classroom observations, student check-ins, and be involved in all wellbeing initiatives across sections.
• Contribute to school-wide wellbeing programs and life skill sessions.
• Assist in crisis management and disciplinary cases with a relational and restorative, student-centered approach.
• Support data collection, reporting, and wellbeing tracking as guided by the Head of Wellbeing.
• Actively promote an empathetic, inclusive, and emotionally safe school environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Ethical practice

Education

Postgraduate degree in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology

Job description

Experience:

Minimum 3 - 5 years (preferably in a school / international school setting)

Why This Role is Exciting:

At Inventure Academy, we believe learning flourishes when emotional and psychological wellbeing is nurtured. As a Wellbeing Counsellor, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ social, emotional, and mental health through compassionate, ethical, and student-centered practices.

This role is for someone who values meaningful human connection, believes in proactive wellbeing support, and wants to make a real difference in the daily lives of students and educators. You will work closely with students, teachers, parents, and the wellbeing team to ensure that wellbeing remains a core pillar of our school culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide individual and group counselling support to students with emotional, social, academic, or behavioral concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation while upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Identify early signs of emotional or psychological distress and support timely interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and leadership to support student wellbeing holistically.
• Participate in case discussions, reviews, and wellbeing planning meetings with the wellbeing team.
• Support classroom observations, student check-ins, and be involved in all wellbeing initiatives across sections.
• Contribute to school-wide wellbeing programs and life skill sessions.
• Assist in crisis management and disciplinary cases with a relational and restorative, student-centered approach.
• Support data collection, reporting, and wellbeing tracking as guided by the Head of Wellbeing.
• Actively promote an empathetic, inclusive, and emotionally safe school environment.

What You Bring:

• Postgraduate degree in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology from a reputed University (mandatory).
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of counselling experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development and school-based interventions.
• Ability to work with diverse emotional needs and cultural backgrounds.
• High empathy, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
• Abreast with the latest trends and research in the field of school mental health
• Good communication, observation, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow within a team-based wellbeing framework.

What You’ll Gain:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students’ emotional and personal growth.
• Supportive and collaborative wellbeing team environment.
• Exposure to progressive school wellbeing practices.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Deep personal fulfillment through purpose-driven work.

Apply If you are…

• A compassionate listener who believes in student-centered care.
• A counsellor who values collaboration and ethical practice.
• Someone who wants to grow within a strong wellbeing ecosystem.
• An advocate for emotional wellbeing in education.