Adolescent Counseller

Adolescent counseller

Adolescent counselling equips young individuals with valuable coping strategies to navigate the numerous challenges they may face. Counsellors work collaboratively with adolescents to identify and understand their unique stressors, whether related to academic pressures, family dynamics, or social relationships

An adolescent counsellor, also known as a teen therapist, helps adolescents with mental health issues and personal development. They help teens:

- Express themselves

In a safe, non-judgmental environment, teens can share their concerns and experiences.
- Identify strengths and goals

Counsellors work with teens to identify their strengths, goals, and areas for growth.
- Develop coping skills

Teens can learn strategies to navigate challenges and improve their mental health.
- Improve relationships

Counselling can help teens with a variety of issues, including peer pressure, family struggles, and communication skills.
- Recover self-esteem

Counselling can help teens recover their self-esteem and confidence.

When looking for an adolescent counsellor, you can consider:

- Specialization: The counsellor should specialize in adolescents.
- Experience: The counsellor should have years of experience working with adolescents.
- Rapport: The counsellor should be able to build a rapport with the client.

Some warning signs that a teen may need counselling include:

- Persistent feelings of hopelessness
- Difficulty focusing
- Thoughts of self-harm, death, or suicide
- Significant changes in eating habits
- Changes in behaviour
- Isolating themselves

**Full job description**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide individual and group counselling to students dealing with academic, emotional, and social issues.
- Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to identify students' needs and challenges.
- Develop and implement personalized intervention plans to support students' mental health and well-being.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to address students' needs and create a supportive learning environment.
- Offer workshops and training sessions for students, teachers, and parents on topics related to mental health, stress management, and coping strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions and assessments.
- Stay updated on the latest research and best practices in counselling psychology.

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.
- Valid certification or license to practice as a Counselling Psychologist.
- Proven experience working in a school, College, or educational setting.
- Strong understanding of Student development and mental health issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to counselling.

**Job Types**: Full-time

Pay: On Contract basis

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person