Organization: Kiya World School

Location: Gambhiram, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Experience: 1–3 years preferred

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate, empathetic and qualified School Counsellor to support students' emotional, psychological, social and behavioural development. The candidate will work closely with students, parents, teachers and school leadership to create a protected, inclusive and psychologically supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions for students.
- Support students dealing with academic stress, examination anxiety, emotional difficulties, low motivation, self-esteem concerns and adjustment issues.
- Identify behavioural and emotional concerns through student observations and counselling interactions.
- Develop and implement appropriate psychosocial interventions and student wellbeing programmes.
- Promote emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, coping skills and positive behaviour among students.
- Conduct mental health awareness sessions, life-skills workshops and student development activities.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents and academic coordinators to understand individual student needs and provide appropriate support.
- Conduct parent counselling sessions and provide guidance on children's emotional and behavioural development.
- Maintain confidential counselling records, case notes, student progress reports and intervention documentation.
- Identify situations requiring specialised professional support and facilitate appropriate referrals.
- Support inclusive education practices and contribute to creating a psychologically safe school environment.

Qualifications & Experience




- Master's degree in Psychology, Applied Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology.
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related discipline.
- 1–3 years of experience in school counselling, student counselling or child and adolescent mental health preferred.
- Candidates with relevant internships or supervised practical exposure in school counselling, psychiatry or clinical psychology may also be considered.
- Practical knowledge of counselling techniques, child development, behavioural psychology and psychosocial interventions.
- Experience working with students, parents and teachers is an advantage.

Key Skills
- Individual and Group Counselling
- Student Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
- Behavioural and Academic Counselling
- Psychosocial Interventions
- Psychological Interviewing
- Stress and Anxiety Management
- Crisis Identification and Appropriate Referral
- Parent and Teacher Counselling
- Case Documentation and Progress Reporting
- Mental Health Awareness and Workshop Facilitation
- Inclusive Education and Student Development
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Confidentiality and Ethical Counselling Practices

Preferred Candidate Profile
- Compassionate, approachable and emotionally mature.
- Comfortable working with children across different age groups.
- Strong active listening and observation skills.
- Able to handle sensitive student concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Capable of collaborating with teachers, parents and school leadership.
- Passionate about child development, student wellbeing and inclusive education.

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 School Counsellor / Child Psychologist (Visakhapatnam)
🏢 With Ease Education India Private
📍 Visakhapatnam