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Senior Counselor

Senior Counselor

Vidyashilp AcademyBengaluru, Karnataka, India
6 hours ago
Job description

📍 Department : Empowerment Centre

🔹 Job Summary

Vidyashilp Academy is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Behavioural Counsellor to provide expert behavioural counselling services for students. This role involves assessing, intervening, and supporting students facing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges , while strictly adhering to child protection laws, school SOPs, and ethical counselling standards.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

1. Counselling & Intervention

  • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions for students across all grades.
  • Assess and implement Behavioural Intervention Plans (BIPs) in collaboration with teachers, parents, and relevant staff.
  • Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution support following SOP and child protection protocols.
  • Collaborate with teachers, special educators, and staff to identify students at risk .
  • Coordinate with families, mental health professionals, and NGOs for external referrals when needed.
  • Lead case reviews for complex or high-risk cases , ensuring confidentiality and ethical standards .

2. Training & Awareness

  • Conduct workshops and awareness sessions for students, staff, and parents on mental health, emotional well-being, stress management, and child safety .
  • Advise school staff on behavioural support strategies and best practices.
  • Stay updated on child and adolescent psychology, trauma-informed care, and NEP 2020 guidelines .

    • 3. Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain detailed, confidential records of counselling sessions, interventions, and student progress.
  • Prepare reports for school leadership on behavioural trends and programme effectiveness.
  • Follow all legal and ethical guidelines , including mandatory reporting under POCSO and the school’s SOPs.

    • 🔹 Qualifications

  • PhD or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, or related field.
  • Valid counselling certification or license.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in school counselling or psychology.
  • Hands-on experience with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and other behavioural or emotional challenges .
  • Knowledge of child protection frameworks and legal compliance requirements .

    • 🔹 Key Competencies & Skills

  • Strong empathy and emotional intelligence .
  • Expertise in behavioural interventions, crisis management, and child / adolescent mental health .
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals .
  • Commitment to ethical counselling practices, confidentiality, and child safety .

    • 📩 Application

    Interested candidates may send their updated resumes to :

  • Email : ashwini.s@vidyashilp.com
  • Email : careers@vidyashilpacademy.edu.in

    • Regards,

    Ashwini S

    Asst. Manager - HR

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