Psychologist ( Student Counselling)

Job Purpose

The Psychologist will be responsible for providing professional counselling and psychological support to students to promote their emotional well-being, mental health, academic adjustment, personal development, and overall student success.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification:

• M.Phil./Ph.D. in Psychology/ Master's Degree in Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Counselling Psychology / Applied Psychology, PG. Diploma in guidance and counselling psychology may also be considered .
• Candidates should have relevant professional exposure in student counselling, psychological counselling, college/university counselling, or a similar setting.
• Prior experience in a university, college, school, hospital, counselling centre, or mental health organisation.
• Training/experience in psychological assessment, crisis intervention, suicide-risk assessment, trauma support, or psychotherapy/counselling techniques.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, listening, and documentation skills.

Experience

• Minimum 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in counselling/psychological services is preferred.
• Candidates with strong practical exposure in student counselling and campus mental-health services may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions to students dealing with academic, personal, emotional, behavioural, relationship, or adjustment-related concerns.
• Conduct initial assessments and psychological screening to understand students concerns and determine appropriate support.
• Maintain proper and confidential counselling records and follow professional standards of confidentiality and ethics.
• Identify students who may require specialized psychological or psychiatric intervention and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Conduct awareness sessions, workshops, and programmes on stress management, anxiety, emotional well-being, study skills, relationships, self-esteem, substance abuse, and other student-related issues.
• Support students facing academic pressure, examination stress, homesickness, career concerns, or adjustment difficulties.
• Work closely with faculty members, HODs, Deans, Proctorial/Student Welfare teams, and parents, wherever appropriate and permitted.
• Provide appropriate support in crisis situations, including assessment of immediate risk and timely referral/escalation to specialised services.
• Conduct periodic counselling and well-being initiatives to promote a healthy and supportive campus environment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and submit periodic reports/MIS regarding counselling activities while protecting student confidentiality.
• Participate in student development activities and contribute to policies and initiatives related to student welfare and mental well-being.
• Perform any other counselling or student-welfare-related duties assigned by the University.