Counsellor (Psychologist)

Designation

Counsellor (Psychologist) – Preferably Female

Location

Hyderabad

Department

Psychology

Key Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face counselling to students on campus

• Offer online counselling sessions as required

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions

• Apply evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

• Support students dealing with emotional, academic, and behavioural challenges, including addictions

• Organize and conduct workshops, webinars, and awareness programs on mental health topics

• Participate in crisis intervention and management when needed

• Develop and facilitate mental health content and programs

• Maintain accurate records of counselling sessions, including monthly client intake and documentation

• Ensure confidentiality and ethical standards in all counselling practices

• Strong understanding of psychological counselling techniques and mental health issues

• Ability to apply psychotherapies in real-life scenarios

• High level of empathy, integrity, and professionalism

Educational Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology (full-time) with specialization in Clinical or Counselling Psychology from a reputed institute

Professional Certifications

• Certified in counselling courses from a recognized/prestigious institute

• Certification and supervised training in CBT and REBT (preferably under experts associated with the Albert Ellis Institute or equivalent)

Professional Experience

• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in counselling

• Experience working with undergraduate or university-level students

• Proven experience in handling sensitive issues with confidentiality

• Experience in conducting workshops on mental health topics

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Empathy, patience, and active listening abilities

• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively

• Strong ethical judgment and confidentiality practices

• Organizational and documentation skills

• Ability to conduct workshops, group sessions, and awareness programs

• Adaptability to both in-person and online counselling environments