Job Description

Job Description

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Mental Health Counselor / Student Wellness Counselor

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Sanjivani Group of Institutes & Sanjivani University

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Location: Kopargaon, Maharashtra

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Reports To: HAG & CHRO

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Position Summary

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Student Counseling Services

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- 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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2. Crisis Intervention & Risk Management

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- 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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3. Preventive Mental Health Programmes

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Design and conduct regular awareness programmes on:

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- 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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4. Employee Mental Well-being

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Provide wellness support for teaching and non-teaching staff through:

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- 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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5. Student Outreach & Engagement

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- 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

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Work closely with:

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- 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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to identify students requiring timely psychological support.

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7. Parent Engagement

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- 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.
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8. Training & Capacity Building

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Develop and deliver training programmes for faculty, mentors, wardens, and student leaders on:

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- 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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9. Documentation & Reporting

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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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10. Campus Mental Health Initiatives

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Lead initiatives such as:

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- 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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