Senior Counsellor (Psychologist)

Position: Senior Counsellor (Psychologist)Location: Barasat, West BengalEmployment Type: Full-TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1

About the RoleBrainware University invites applications from qualified, committed, and ethically grounded professionals for the position of Senior Counsellor (Psychologist). The role is primarily focused on providing professional counselling and psychological support to students, while also contributing to student mentoring, emotional well-being, academic adjustment, and overall campus wellness.The ideal candidate should have strong clinical sensitivity, sound knowledge of counselling practices, ethical maturity, and the ability to work with students in a structured, confidential, and institutionally responsible manner.

Key ResponsibilitiesCounselling & Student SupportProvide professional counselling support to students dealing with academic, emotional, behavioural, psychological, and psychosocial concerns.Conduct individual counselling sessions and group counselling interventions as required.Support students in managing stress, anxiety, adjustment issues, interpersonal concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and academic pressure.Identify students requiring specialized clinical intervention and coordinate appropriate referrals wherever necessary.Maintain confidentiality, case documentation, counselling records, and follow-up reports as per professional and institutional norms.Develop preventive and supportive mental health initiatives for students.Conduct awareness sessions, workshops, and wellness programmes on mental health, emotional resilience, stress management, and student well-being.

Mentoring & Institutional CoordinationWork closely with academic departments, mentors, faculty members, and administrative teams to support student welfare.Assist in developing structured student support mechanisms within the university.Provide professional guidance to faculty or mentors in handling sensitive student concerns, while maintaining confidentiality.Contribute to a safe, inclusive, empathetic, and supportive campus environment.Support crisis intervention processes as per institutional policies and professional ethical guidelines.

Educational QualificationsM.Phil. in Psychology / Clinical Psychology is mandatory.RCI certification/registration is mandatory.Additional certification or valid professional counselling license will be an added advantage.

Experience RequirementsPrior experience in student counselling, clinical practice, or institutional counselling setups is preferred.Experience in higher education institutions will be an added advantage.Exposure to psychological assessment, academic mentoring, student support systems, and mental health awareness initiatives is desirable.Experience in handling young adults, adolescents, or university-level students will be preferred.

Required Skills & CompetenciesStrong counselling, listening, and interpersonal skills.Sound knowledge of psychological theories, counselling techniques, assessment methods, and ethical practices.Ability to handle sensitive student issues with empathy, discretion, maturity, and professionalism.Strong crisis-handling and referral judgment.Effective communication, mentoring, and student engagement skills.Proficiency in written and spoken English.Ability to work collaboratively with academic, administrative, and student-support teams.High level of confidentiality, integrity, patience, and emotional stability.

Desired Candidate ProfileThe candidate should be a compassionate and professionally trained psychologist with the ability to support students through structured counselling, psychological guidance, and wellness interventions. The person must be capable of maintaining ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional boundaries while contributing meaningfully to student well-being and institutional support systems.

Mandatory RequirementCandidates must possess RCI certification/registration and meet the required academic qualification criteria. Applications without the mandatory RCI certification may not be considered.

How To Apply: If interested, please drop your CV and a cover page to & Queries: 78