Counselor jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

The School Counsellor is responsible for supporting the emotional, social, behavioral, and academic well-being of students. The role involves providing individual and group counselling, developing Individual Counselling Plans (ICPs), collaborating with parents and teachers, implementing preventive wellness programs, and creating a safe and supportive school environment that promotes students' holistic development.

Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Counselling

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions for students facing emotional, behavioral, social, or academic challenges.
• Conduct psychological and behavioral assessments to identify students requiring counselling support.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review Individual Counselling Plans (ICPs) based on students' specific emotional, behavioral, academic, and social needs.
• Set measurable counselling goals, intervention strategies, and review timelines for each student.
• Regularly evaluate student progress and modify ICPs in collaboration with teachers, parents, and school leadership.
• Maintain confidential counselling records, case notes, progress reports, and intervention documentation.

Emotional & Behavioral Support

• Support students in managing stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, peer relationships, bullying, self-esteem, and adjustment issues.
• Provide crisis intervention and immediate emotional support whenever required.
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and social-emotional learning.

Parent & Teacher Collaboration

• Partner with teachers to identify students requiring counselling intervention.
• Conduct parent counselling sessions and provide strategies to support students at home.
• Discuss ICP goals and progress with parents and teachers while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Preventive & Developmental Programs

• Design and conduct workshops on mental health, emotional well-being, life skills, stress management, cyber safety, bullying prevention, and resilience.
• Deliver classroom guidance sessions to promote students' social and emotional development.

Assessments & Referrals

• Conduct behavioural observations and assessments.
• Refer students to psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, or other specialists when necessary, with appropriate documentation and parental consent.
• Coordinate with Special Educators and external professionals for comprehensive student support.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain confidential counselling records, ICP documentation, intervention plans, and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, child safeguarding guidelines, and professional ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a related field.
• Certification/Diploma in School Counselling or Child Psychology is preferred.
• RCI registration will be an added advantage (where applicable).

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a School Counsellor in a CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, or other reputed K-12 school.
• Hands-on experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing Individual Counselling Plans (ICPs) for students with emotional, behavioral, learning, or social concerns is mandatory.
• Experience in conducting counselling assessments, crisis intervention, parent counselling, and teacher consultation is preferred.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Individual Counselling Plan (ICP) development and case management.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent psychology.
• Excellent counselling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Strong observation, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Crisis intervention and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital documentation systems.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person