Job Description Job Description
n Mental Health Counselor / Student Wellness Counselor
n Sanjivani Group of Institutes & Sanjivani University
n Location: Kopargaon, Maharashtra
n Reports To: HAG & CHRO
n Position Summary
n 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.
n 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 workplace. The role also extends to promoting employee mental well-being through awareness programmes, counseling support, and stress management initiatives.
n Key Responsibilities
n 1. Student Counseling Services
n n Provide confidential individual counseling to students experiencing:
n Academic stress
n Anxiety and depression
n Relationship concerns
n Family issues
n Emotional distress
n Self-esteem concerns
n Examination stress
n Adjustment to campus life
n Career uncertainty
n Homesickness
n Substance misuse concerns
n Conduct intake assessments and maintain confidential counseling records.
n Develop individualized support and intervention plans.
n Monitor student progress through scheduled follow-up sessions.
n n 2. Crisis Intervention & Risk Management
n n Provide immediate psychological support during crises.
n Assess and manage students at risk of self-harm or suicide.
n Coordinate with parents, medical professionals, and institutional authorities during emergencies.




n Maintain crisis response protocols in collaboration with the Medical Officer, Hostel Wardens, and Security Department.
n Refer cases requiring psychiatric intervention to qualified mental health specialists.
n n 3. Preventive Mental Health Programmes
n Design and conduct regular awareness programmes on:
n n Stress Management
n Emotional Intelligence
n Time Management
n Examination Anxiety
n Building Resilience
n Positive Psychology
n Healthy Relationships
n Digital Well-being
n Social Media Addiction
n Substance Abuse Prevention
n Anger Management
n Mindfulness and Meditation
n Sleep Hygiene
n Life Skills Development
n n 4. Employee Mental Well-being
n Provide wellness support for teaching and non-teaching staff through:
n n Individual counseling (where appropriate)
n Stress and burnout management
n Work-life balance workshops
n Emotional resilience programmes
n Faculty well-being initiatives
n Psychological first aid after critical incidents
n Awareness on workplace mental health
n n 5. Student Outreach & Engagement
n n Conduct orientation sessions for newly admitted students.
n Promote awareness regarding available counseling services.
n Organize Mental Health Week, Wellness Month, and awareness campaigns.
n Encourage help-seeking behaviour and reduce stigma associated with mental health.
n Develop self-help resources and wellness materials.
n n 6.



Collaboration with Academic Departments
n Work closely with:
n n Principals
n Deans
n Heads of Departments
n Faculty Mentors
n Class Teachers
n Hostel Wardens
n NSS/NCC Coordinators
n Anti-Ragging Committee
n Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
n Student Development Cell
n Placement Cell
n n to identify students requiring timely psychological support.
n 7. Parent Engagement
n n Conduct counseling sessions involving parents whenever appropriate.
n Guide parents in supporting students facing emotional or behavioural challenges.
n Maintain professional communication while respecting confidentiality and ethical standards.
n n 8. Training & Capacity Building
n Develop and deliver training programmes for faculty, mentors, wardens, and student leaders on:
n n Early identification of mental health concerns
n Psychological first aid
n Active listening
n Student mentoring
n Suicide prevention
n Referral mechanisms
n Creating psychologically safe classrooms
n n 9. Documentation & Reporting
n n Maintain confidential counseling records.
n Prepare monthly reports on:
n Number of counseling sessions
n Wellness programmes conducted
n Student participation
n Emerging mental health trends
n Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards regarding confidentiality and record management.
n n 10. Campus Mental Health Initiatives
n Lead initiatives such as:
n n Peer Support Programme
n Student Wellness Clubs
n Happiness & Gratitude Campaigns
n Mental Health Screening Drives
n Exam-Time Wellness Support
n Anti-Stress Activities
n Mindfulness and Yoga Sessions (with Physical Education Department)
n Digital Detox Campaigns
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