Role & responsibilities

- A Counsellor in a MHU is responsible for providing psychosocial support, health education, and behavior change counselling to individuals and communities in rural and underserved areas.

- The role involves conducting one-on-one and group counselling sessions on topics such as non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, nutrition, mental health, substance abuse, and lifestyle modification, while ensuring patient confidentiality and empathy.

- The counsellor identifies high-risk or vulnerable individuals, facilitates timely referral to appropriate healthcare or support services, and ensures regular follow-up for continuity of care.

- Additionally, the role includes supporting community awareness activities, coordinating with doctors and paramedical staff for integrated service delivery, maintaining accurate counselling records and reports, and contributing to improved health-seeking behavior and overall community well-being.

📌 Counsellor (Mumbai)
🏢 Deepak foundation
📍 Mumbai