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 setting. 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.

- 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.

- 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

- 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

📌 Mental Health Counselor (Kopargaon)
🏢 Sanjivani University
📍 Kopargaon