/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 setting. 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:

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- Academic stress

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- Anxiety and depression

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- Relationship concerns

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- Family issues

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- Emotional distress

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- Self-esteem concerns

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- Examination stress

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- Adjustment to campus life

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- Career uncertainty

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- Homesickness

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- Substance misuse concerns

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- Conduct intake assessments and maintain confidential counseling records.

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- Develop individualized support and intervention plans.

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- Monitor student progress through scheduled follow-up sessions.

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Crisis

Intervention & Risk Management /n /n

- Provide immediate psychological support during crises.

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- Assess and manage students at risk of self-harm or suicide.

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- Coordinate with parents, medical professionals, and institutional authorities during emergencies.

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- Maintain crisis response protocols in collaboration with the Medical Officer, Hostel Wardens, and Security Department.

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- Refer cases requiring psychiatric intervention to qualified mental health specialists.

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Preventive Mental Health

Programmes /n Design and conduct regular awareness programmes on: /n /n

- Stress Management

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- Emotional Intelligence

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- Time Management

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- Examination Anxiety

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- Building Resilience

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- Positive Psychology

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- Healthy Relationships

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- Digital Well-being

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- Social Media Addiction

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- Substance Abuse Prevention

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- Anger Management

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- Mindfulness and Meditation

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- Sleep Hygiene

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- Life Skills Development

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Employee Mental

Well-being /n Provide wellness support for teaching and non-teaching staff through: /n /n

- Individual counseling (where appropriate)

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- Stress and burnout management

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- Work-life balance workshops

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- Emotional resilience programmes

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- Faculty well-being initiatives

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- Psychological first aid after critical incidents

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- Awareness on workplace mental health

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Student

Outreach & Engagement /n /n

- Conduct orientation sessions for newly admitted students.

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- Promote awareness regarding available counseling services.

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- Organize Mental Health Week, Wellness Month, and awareness campaigns.

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- Encourage help-seeking behaviour and reduce stigma associated with mental health.

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- Develop self-help resources and wellness materials.

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Collaboration with Academic Departments /n Work closely with: /n /n

- Principals

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- Deans

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- Heads of Departments

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- Faculty Mentors

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- Class Teachers

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- Hostel Wardens

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- NSS/NCC Coordinators

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- Anti-Ragging Committee

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- Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

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- Student Development Cell

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- Placement Cell

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Parent

Engagement /n /n

- Conduct counseling sessions involving parents whenever appropriate.

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- Guide parents in supporting students facing emotional or behavioural challenges.

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- 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

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- Psychological first aid

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- Active listening

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- Student mentoring

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- Suicide prevention

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- Referral mechanisms

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- Creating psychologically safe classrooms

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- Maintain confidential counseling records.

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- Prepare monthly reports on:

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- Number of counseling sessions

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- Wellness programmes conducted

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- Student participation

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- Emerging mental health trends

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- Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards regarding confidentiality and record management.

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Campus Mental Health

Initiatives /n Lead initiatives such as: /n /n

- Peer Support Programme

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- Student Wellness Clubs

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- Happiness & Gratitude Campaigns

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- Mental Health Screening Drives

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- Exam-Time Wellness Support

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- Anti-Stress Activities

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- Mindfulness and Yoga Sessions (with Physical Education Department)

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- Digital Detox Campaigns

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