Mental health counselor

Job Description
Mental Health Counselor / Student Wellness Counselor
Sanjivani Group of Institutes & Sanjivani University
Location: Kopargaon, Maharashtra
Reports To: HAG & CHRO
Position Summary
Sanjivani Group of Institutes invites applications for the position of Mental Health Counselor to promote the psychological well-being of students and employees across its diverse educational ecosystem, including Engineering, Polytechnic, Pharmacy, Management, Commerce, Computer Applications, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programmes.
The Counselor will provide confidential psychological counseling, crisis intervention, preventive mental health programmes, and emotional wellness initiatives while fostering a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus environment. The role also extends to promoting employee mental well-being through awareness programmes, counseling support, and stress management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Student Counseling Services
Provide confidential individual counseling to students experiencing:
Academic stress
Anxiety and depression
Relationship concerns
Family issues
Emotional distress
Self-esteem concerns
Examination stress
Adjustment to campus life
Career uncertainty
Homesickness
Substance misuse concerns
Conduct intake assessments and maintain confidential counseling records.
Develop individualized support and intervention plans.
Monitor student progress through scheduled follow-up sessions.
2. Crisis Intervention & Risk Management
Provide immediate psychological support during crises.
Assess and manage students at risk of self-harm or suicide.
Coordinate with parents, medical professionals, and institutional authorities during emergencies.
Maintain crisis response protocols in collaboration with the Medical Officer, Hostel Wardens, and Security Department.
Refer cases requiring psychiatric intervention to qualified mental health specialists.
3. Preventive Mental Health Programmes
Design and conduct regular awareness programmes on:
Stress Management
Emotional Intelligence
Time Management
Examination Anxiety
Building Resilience
Positive Psychology
Healthy Relationships
Digital Well-being
Social Media Addiction
Substance Abuse Prevention
Anger Management
Mindfulness and Meditation
Sleep Hygiene
Life Skills Development
4. Employee Mental Well-being
Provide wellness support for teaching and non-teaching staff through:
Individual counseling (where appropriate)
Stress and burnout management
Work-life balance workshops
Emotional resilience programmes
Faculty well-being initiatives
Psychological first aid after critical incidents
Awareness on workplace mental health
5. Student Outreach & Engagement
Conduct orientation sessions for newly admitted students.
Promote awareness regarding available counseling services.
Organize Mental Health Week, Wellness Month, and awareness campaigns.
Encourage help-seeking behaviour and reduce stigma associated with mental health.
Develop self-help resources and wellness materials.
6. Collaboration with Academic Departments
Work closely with:
Principals
Deans
Heads of Departments
Faculty Mentors
Class Teachers
Hostel Wardens
NSS/NCC Coordinators
Anti-Ragging Committee
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
Student Development Cell
Placement Cell
to identify students requiring timely psychological support.
7. Parent Engagement
Conduct counseling sessions involving parents whenever appropriate.
Guide parents in supporting students facing emotional or behavioural challenges.
Maintain professional communication while respecting confidentiality and ethical standards.
8. Training & Capacity Building
Develop and deliver training programmes for faculty, mentors, wardens, and student leaders on:
Early identification of mental health concerns
Psychological first aid
Active listening
Student mentoring
Suicide prevention
Referral mechanisms
Creating psychologically safe classrooms
9. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain confidential counseling records.
Prepare monthly reports on:
Number of counseling sessions
Wellness programmes conducted
Student participation
Emerging mental health trends
Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards regarding confidentiality and record management.
10. Campus Mental Health Initiatives
Lead initiatives such as:
Peer Support Programme
Student Wellness Clubs
Happiness & Gratitude Campaigns
Mental Health Screening Drives
Exam-Time Wellness Support
Anti-Stress Activities
Mindfulness and Yoga Sessions (with Physical Education Department)
Digital Detox Campaigns