School Counsellor

Location: Najafgarh

Location:

South West Delhi
Client:  A leading CBSE school

A reputed CBSE school in South West Delhi is looking to onboard a dedicated and empathetic  School Counsellor  to support the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of students. This role is ideal for a professional passionate about student mental health and committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Role Overview :
The School Counsellor will be responsible for providing comprehensive socio-emotional and psychological support to students across age groups. The role focuses on early identification of concerns, delivering individual and group counselling, and collaborating with teachers and parents to ensure holistic student development in line with CBSE guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote students’ mental health and emotional well-being through preventive and supportive interventions
Provide individual, group, and confidential counselling for academic stress, behavioural concerns, peer relationships, and personal development
Act as a liaison between students, parents, and teachers to support overall student growth
Implement and monitor anti-bullying initiatives and well-being programmes
Conduct mental health awareness sessions, workshops, and preventive education programmes
Carry out psychosocial assessments and maintain confidential case records
Support crisis intervention and manage sensitive student situations with professionalism and care
Conduct mental health audits and recommend targeted interventions
Collaborate with school leadership to create a safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive environment
Participate in parent interactions, case conferences, and professional development programmes

Qualifications &

Experience:

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Applied, or Educational) or Master’s in Social Work (Mental Health/Counselling)
Alternative qualification:
Graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline with a diploma in School Counselling, Child Guidance, or Career Counselling
Completion of minimum 50 hours of CBSE-approved training in psychosocial counselling, crisis intervention, and confidentiality
Minimum 10 years of experience working as a School Counsellor in a reputed school environment
Strong understanding of child and adolescent mental health, behavioural issues, and developmental needs
Excellent communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills
High degree of discretion, ethical conduct, and problem-solving ability