Job Title: Psychology Counsellor
Location: KR MANGALAM UNIVERSITY, Gurgaon Rd, Sohna, Sohna Rural, Gurugram, Haryana 122103
Department: Student Wellness & Counselling Centre
Reporting To: Dean of Student Affairs
Job Summary:
K.R. Mangalam University is seeking a qualified and compassionate Psychology Counsellor to provide mental health support, guidance, and counselling services to students. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling student-related psychological concerns such as stress, anxiety, academic pressure, career counselling, relationship issues, and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
Counselling & Psychological Support:
- Provide one-on-one and group counselling to students on mental health, academic stress, emotional concerns, and interpersonal conflicts.
- Develop and implement mental health awareness programs, stress management workshops, and coping strategies.
- Maintain confidential case records and follow ethical guidelines in mental health counselling.
- Offer crisis intervention support and handle emergency mental health situations sensitively.
- Provide guidance to students experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and behavioural concerns.
Student Engagement & Well-being Programs:
- Design and conduct workshops on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, work-life balance, and resilience building.
- Organize mental health awareness events and campaigns on topics such as suicide prevention, substance abuse, and peer support.
- Collaborate with faculty and student support services to create a positive mental health environment on campus.
- Assist students in career decision-making and personal development.
Assessment & Intervention:
- Conduct psychological assessments and screenings for students facing severe academic or emotional difficulties.
- Refer students to external mental health professionals or psychiatric services when needed.
- Work closely with faculty and administration to address students’ psychological challenges impacting academic performance.
- Develop personalized action plans and self-improvement strategies for students in distress.
Collaboration & Institutional Support:
- Coordinate with university faculty, hostel wardens, and student support teams to address students’ psychological well-being.
- Provide training to faculty and staff on identifying early signs of mental health concerns in students.
- Maintain confidentiality while ensuring necessary intervention in critical situations.
- Develop counselling policies, guidelines, and best practices for student mental health.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Master’s degree (M.A./M.Sc.) in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology from a recognized university.
- Must be a Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recognized counselor.
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in counselling, preferably in an educational institution or university setting.
- Experience in handling student mental health, academic stress, and crisis intervention.
- Strong understanding of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and other therapeutic interventions.
- Knowledge of psychometric assessments and psychological evaluation tools is preferred.
- Excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Empathy, patience, and the ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
