School Counsellor: Student Wellbeing & Mental Health

Misk Schools; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Misk Schools is seeking a qualified school counsellor to provide ongoing mental health support for students, liaise with families, teachers, and external psychologists, and apply a multidisciplinary approach to care.

You will run regular counselling sessions, develop care plans, monitor outcomes, and participate in safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring culturally sensitive practice within a Saudi school context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification for counsellors.
• +2 years' counselling experience in a school setting.
• Evidence of outstanding pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support assessment and treatment of students with mental health needs.
• Provide regular counselling sessions for identified students.
• Collaborate with parents, academic teams, and external psychologists.
• Develop care plans and provide psychotherapeutic treatment.
• Monitor outcomes and participate in safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Counselling expertise

Communication

Data analysis

IT proficiency

Organisation & planning

CPD

Staff engagement

Work under pressure

Parent engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Misk Schools is seeking a qualified school counsellor to provide ongoing mental health support for students, liaise with families, teachers, and external psychologists, and apply a multidisciplinary approach to care.

You will run regular counselling sessions, develop care plans, monitor outcomes, and participate in safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring culturally sensitive practice within a Saudi school context.