Student Wellbeing & Development Counselor

Cyberjaya Education Group; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cyberjaya is seeking a dedicated Counsellor to join the Student Experience and Support Department. You will deliver individual and group counselling, support mental wellbeing, and help students navigate academic and personal challenges with confidentiality and care.

Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling or related field, be a registered counsellor with LKM, and have at least 3 years of relevant higher education experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, or a related field.
• Registered Counsellor with Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM) with a valid Practising Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant counselling experience, preferably within a higher education environment.
• Strong understanding of counselling theories, mental health interventions, and student development practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, counselling, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional individual and group counselling to students facing personal, emotional, social, academic, or psychological challenges.
• Conduct student assessments, develop appropriate intervention plans, and monitor progress.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment, including referrals to external specialists or healthcare providers when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential counselling records in accordance with professional ethics and University policies.
• Support students in managing stress, anxiety, adjustment issues, relationship concerns, academic pressures, and personal development challenges.
• Develop and conduct mental health awareness programmes, workshops, campaigns, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Promote resilience, emotional intelligence, self-care, mindfulness, and positive coping strategies among students.
• Facilitate student development programmes that strengthen leadership, self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with academic staff, faculties, student support services, parents/guardians where appropriate, and external agencies to support student wellbeing.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and provide guidance to staff on student wellbeing matters.
• Prepare relevant reports, counselling documentation, and statistics.
• Ensure compliance with professional counselling standards, ethical guidelines, and relevant regulations.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Master’s Degree in Counselling

LKM Practising Certificate

Job description

The University of Cyberjaya is seeking a dedicated Counsellor to join the Student Experience and Support Department. You will deliver individual and group counselling, support mental wellbeing, and help students navigate academic and personal challenges with confidentiality and care.

Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling or related field, be a registered counsellor with LKM, and have at least 3 years of relevant higher education experience.