School Counsellor

Job Description

• Identify and map government/private schools for the implementation of the school mental health program in coordination with the Education Department and program team.

• Build rapport with school management, Head Teachers, and staff to facilitate smooth entry and ongoing implementation of the program in identified schools.

• Design and develop age-appropriate life skills modules for adolescent students covering areas such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.

• Conduct life skills education sessions for adolescent students as per the developed modules and program schedule.

• Conduct screening and psychological/mental health assessment of adolescent students to identify at-risk cases and ensure completion of assessments within defined timelines.

• Maintain accurate records of assessment findings and ensure proper referral and follow-up for students requiring further support.

• Provide individual and group counselling services to adolescent students on emotional, behavioural, academic, and psychosocial concerns.

• Develop individualized support/intervention plans for students based on assessment and counselling needs.

• Support and strengthen the school mental health program through regular monitoring, review meetings, and feedback to the Program Manager.

• Develop IEC materials and resources to strengthen program visibility and engagement within schools.

• Plan and conduct capacity-building training sessions for teachers on identifying early signs of mental health/psychosocial issues among students and providing first-level support.

• Plan and conduct capacity-building/awareness sessions for caregivers and parents of school students on adolescent mental health, life skills, and positive parenting practices.

• Enter data into the program software/MIS and maintain up-to-date documentation of all program activities.

• Prepare case studies/success stories and submit monthly reports to the Program Manager.

• Build and maintain networks with relevant stakeholders, including school authorities, Education Department officials, and community partners.

• Carry out other duties as required and assigned by the Program Manager and Program Heads.

Accountability:

• Accountable for timely identification of schools and successful roll-out of the school mental health program.

• Accountable for completion of adolescent assessments and quality of counselling services provided.

• Represent the school mental health program in relevant meetings and take decisions in consultation with the Program Manager and Program Heads.

• Implement SOPs for the school mental health program and adapt assessment/counselling tools for adolescent students.

• Ensure documentation of all key program activities related to life skills education, assessment, and counselling.

• Ensure effective capacity building of teachers and caregivers as per program targets.

• Explore and recommend new approaches/interventions to strengthen the school mental health program.

Requirements

• MA/MSc in Psychology / Counselling Psychology / M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work / MSW.

• 1 to 3 years of experience in school counselling, adolescent mental health, or related field.

• Good computer skills.

• Kannada and English – Read, Write and Speak.