Student Counsellor

Isha Foundation, Inc.; Center (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Isha Foundation, Inc. in Center, Texas is seeking a dedicated Student Counselling & Emotional Support professional to provide counselling to students and collaborate with staff to promote well-being within the school community.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, a psychology degree, and training in CBT is a plus. You will deliver individual and group sessions, support students facing academic and personal challenges, and help foster resilience and a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in psychology or related field.
• 2+ years counselling/educational experience.
• CBT training/certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to students.
• Offer emotional support for academic, personal, social, behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Help students develop healthy coping, self-awareness, confidence and resilience.
• Identify students who may need additional emotional or behavioral support.
• Conduct wellbeing and life-skills sessions for students.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and emotionally safe school environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Active listening

Empathy

Patience

Non-judgmental

Education

Psychology degree (BA/MA)

Job description

Health care and Medicine / Full Time / On-Site

Your Role:

1. Student Counselling & Emotional Support

• Provide individual and, where appropriate, group counselling to students.
• Offer emotional support to students experiencing academic, personal, social, behavioral, or emotional challenges.
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Help students develop healthy coping mechanisms, self-awareness, confidence, and resilience.
• Support students in managing academic pressure, relationships, self-esteem, stress, and other age-appropriate challenges.
• Identify students who may require additional emotional or behavioral support.
• Conduct wellbeing, life-skills, and awareness sessions for students.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and emotionally safe school environment.

3. Early Identification & Crisis Support

• Identify signs of emotional distress, behavioral concerns, or other wellbeing-related challenges at an early stage.
• Respond appropriately to student concerns and crisis situations.
• Escalate serious or high-risk concerns through the school's established safeguarding and referral processes.
• Coordinate with qualified external professionals when specialized intervention or referral is required.

4. Parent & Teacher Collaboration

• Work closely with teachers and school teams to understand and support students' needs.
• Communicate appropriately with parents/guardians regarding student wellbeing, where required and in accordance with school protocols.
• Provide guidance to teachers on appropriate approaches for supporting students facing emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Participate in student support meetings and case discussions when required.

5. Documentation & Confidentiality

• Maintain accurate and confidential counselling records and case documentation.
• Ensure student information is handled with discretion and in accordance with school policies and professional ethics.
• Track student progress and follow up on identified concerns.
• Prepare relevant reports and updates for school leadership when required.

Qualifications

Graduate

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Psychology(Clinical, Applied, or Child Psychology preferred).
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a counselling or educational setting.
• Added advantage: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) training/certification.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Empathetic, patient, and non-judgmental approach.