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