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 environment. 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 qualified 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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