Key Responsibilities:

Provide Individual Counseling: Offer confidential, one-on-one counseling sessions for students dealing with personal, academic, or emotional issues.
Group Counseling & Workshops: Conduct group counseling sessions, workshops, and seminars on topics like stress management, time management, mental health, and academic success.
Academic Support: Assist students in managing academic pressures, time management, and study skills, offering advice to help them succeed.
Career Counseling: Provide guidance and support on career planning, decision-making, and professional development.
Crisis Intervention: Respond to urgent student needs, offering immediate counseling support in cases of crisis or emergency situations.
Develop & Maintain Treatment Plans: Create personalized counseling treatment plans for students, tracking progress and adjusting strategies as necessary.
Referral Services: Refer students to additional resources, including mental health professionals or external counseling services, when needed.
Confidential Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date counseling records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant privacy laws and guidelines.
Supportive Environment: Contribute to a positive and inclusive campus environment by promoting mental health awareness and reducing the stigma associated with seeking help.
Collaborate with Faculty & Staff: Work closely with faculty, administrators, and other departments to address student concerns and offer support for students’ holistic well-being.
Monitor Student Well-being: Stay proactive by identifying students who may need additional support, tracking their progress, and offering continued guidance.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Experience: At least X years of experience providing counseling or mental health support, preferably in an educational setting.
Licensing/Certification: Valid licensure or certification as a counselor (if required by local regulations).
Skills:
- Strong communication and active listening skills.
- Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and handle sensitive issues with empathy and professionalism.
- Knowledge of counseling theories, practices, and techniques, particularly related to student mental health.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in a responsible manner.
- Excellent problem-solving and crisis management abilities.
- Organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with academic challenges faced by students and strategies for supporting them.
Experience with career counseling, mental health counseling, or wellness programs in an educational environment.
Knowledge of student development theory and practices.
Experience in running workshops or awareness programs for students.

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