Deputy Director Centre for Counselling and Psychological Wellness (INSIGHT)
Parul university · Vadodara · onsite · Posted 48d ago
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Deputy Director –Centre for Counselling and Psychological Wellness (INSIGHT)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counselling support to students, faculty, and staff
- Address mental health concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, academic pressure, and interpersonal issues
- Design and conduct awareness programs on mental health, emotional well-being, and stress management
- Lead crisis intervention and coordinate with external healthcare professionals when required
- Develop and implement preventive and rehabilitative mental health programs
- Oversee mental health support for hostel and residential students
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Centre including team coordination and service delivery
- Collaborate with academic departments and external experts to promote a supportive campus environment
- Organize training and development programs for counselling staff
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of counselling services and wellness initiatives
- Develop and implement policies aligned with ethical and professional standards
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure adherence to legal and ethical practices
- Manage resources, maintain records, and prepare reports for institutional review
- Build partnerships with external mental health professionals for comprehensive support
- Ensure inclusive and culturally sensitive mental health services
Qualifications & Eligibility:
- Master's Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Clinical Psychology, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred)
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in counselling, mental health services, or institutional wellness programs
- Experience in crisis management, student counselling, and program implementation is essential
- Prior experience in academic institutions or counselling centres will be preferred
- Strong understanding of mental health practices, ethical standards, and counselling frameworks
- Provide individual and group counselling support to students, faculty, and staff
- Address mental health concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, academic pressure, and interpersonal issues
- Design and conduct awareness programs on mental health, emotional well-being, and stress management
- Lead crisis intervention and coordinate with external healthcare professionals when required
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Skills
Team CoordinationCulturally sensitive mental health servicesPreventive and rehabilitative mental health programsCrisis Interventionstress managementMental Health SupportGroup CounsellingProgram Implementation
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Parul university
Education & Training
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2015
11 years old
Vadodara/Baroda, Gujarat
India
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Parul University came into being during April-2015 vide an Act of State Legislature viz., Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2009 and Gujarat Private Universities (Second Amendment) Act, 2015 and has made long strides in the field of education in Gujarat. The fact that the University offers more than 160 different undergraduate , post graduate and doctoral degree programmes through 34 institutions across 21 wide ranging Faculties such as Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Homoeopathy, Ayurved, Management, Law, Fine Arts, Design, Arts, Commerce etc....is a testimony to the commitment of the University for expanding in the area of higher education and the dedication of all stakeholders in providing a package of best managed delivery system. The University is spread over a sprawling 150 acres accommodating 100 academic blocks . The state-of-the-art university infrastructure also house the modern laboratories required for teaching and research purposes. The campus also boasts of excellent facilities for co-curricular activities of the students such as playground, gymnasium, swimming pool etc... There are about 28,000+ students studying in the University which reflects the popularity of the University among the student community. It is a constant endeavour of the University to achieve excellence in delivering different programmes
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