Job Information

- Industry NGO

- Salary 5LPA - 7 LPA

- Date Opened 09/18/2026

- Job Type Full time

- Work Experience 1-3 years

- City Raichur

- State/Province Karnataka

- Country India

- Zip/Postal Code 584101

About Us

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- Identify and map government/private schools for the implementation of the school mental health program in coordination with the Education Department and program team.

- Build rapport with school management, Head Teachers, and staff to facilitate smooth entry and ongoing implementation of the program in identified schools.

- Design and develop age-appropriate life skills modules for adolescent students covering areas such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.

- Conduct life skills education sessions for adolescent students as per the developed modules and program schedule.

- Conduct screening and psychological/mental health assessment of adolescent students to identify at-risk cases and ensure completion of assessments within defined timelines.

- Maintain accurate records of assessment findings and ensure proper referral and follow-up for students requiring further support.

- Provide individual and group counselling services to adolescent students on emotional, behavioural, academic, and psychosocial concerns.

- Develop individualized support/intervention plans for students based on assessment and counselling needs.

- Support and strengthen the school mental health program through regular monitoring, review meetings, and feedback to the Program Manager.

- Develop IEC materials and resources to strengthen program visibility and engagement within schools.





- Plan and conduct capacity-building training sessions for teachers on identifying early signs of mental health/psychosocial issues among students and providing first-level support.

- Plan and conduct capacity-building/awareness sessions for caregivers and parents of school students on adolescent mental health, life skills, and positive parenting practices.

- Enter data into the program software/MIS and maintain up-to-date documentation of all program activities.

- Prepare case studies/success stories and submit monthly reports to the Program Manager.

- Build and maintain networks with relevant stakeholders, including school authorities, Education Department officials, and community partners.

- Carry out other duties as required and assigned by the Program Manager and Program Heads.

Accountability:

- Accountable for timely identification of schools and successful roll-out of the school mental health program.

- Accountable for completion of adolescent assessments and quality of counselling services provided.

- Represent the school mental health program in relevant meetings and take decisions in consultation with the Program Manager and Program Heads.

- Implement SOPs for the school mental health program and adapt assessment/counselling tools for adolescent students.

- Ensure documentation of all key program activities related to life skills education, assessment, and counselling.

- Ensure effective capacity building of teachers and caregivers as per program targets.

- Explore and recommend new approaches/interventions to strengthen the school mental health program.

Requirements

- MA/MSc in Psychology / Counselling Psychology / M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work / MSW.

- 1 to 3 years of experience in school counselling, adolescent mental health, or related field.

- Valuable computer skills.

- Kannada and English – Read, Write and Speak.

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