School Counsellor & Wellbeing Specialist

Misk Schools; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Misk Schools in Riyadh is seeking a dedicated counsellor to provide ongoing mental health support for students, focusing on social and emotional development and those with additional needs. You will liaise with parents, teachers, and external educational psychologists to assess and treat students, using a multidisciplinary approach within the school context.

You will conduct regular counselling sessions, observe and respond to students, create care programmes, and deliver psychoanalytic

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Liaise with students, parents, academic team and external support agencies to lead and support assessment and treatment of students with mental health needs.
• Provide regular counselling sessions for identified students.
• Develop specialist programmes of care and provide psychotherapeutic treatment.
• Observe students and respond to communication through words and behaviour.
• Attend core group meetings with other professionals to plan support for the child and family.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

CPD

Data analysis PASS

IT proficiency

Staff engagement

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Misk Schools in Riyadh is seeking a dedicated counsellor to provide ongoing mental health support for students, focusing on social and emotional development and those with additional needs. You will liaise with parents, teachers, and external educational psychologists to assess and treat students, using a multidisciplinary approach within the school context.

You will conduct regular counselling sessions, observe and respond to students, create care programmes, and deliver psychoanalytic