Presidency University Bengaluru is a vibrant private university established under the Presidency University Act, known for its state-of-the-art campus, industry-aligned curriculum, and strong emphasis on holistic student development, research, and professional readiness across disciplines like engineering, management, and law.

Key Responsibilities

- Counseling &
- Psychotherapy

- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, homesickness, relationship issues, and academic burnout.
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and formulate tailored, short-term intervention plans.
- Offer crisis intervention and immediate psychological first aid for students experiencing acute distress or psychological emergencies.

2. Outreach, Workshops &
- Psychoeducation

- Design and facilitate psychoeducational workshops, seminars, and support groups on topics such as stress management, mindfulness, resilience, test anxiety, and self-care.
- Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to raise mental health awareness and promote early identification of students in distress.
- Participate in university orientation programs to introduce mental health resources to incoming students.

3. Collaboration &
- Referral

- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, academic advisors, and campus administration while strictly adhering to student confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
- Establish and manage a reliable external referral network of psychiatrists, specialized clinics, and psychiatric hospitals for cases requiring long-term or intensive psychiatric care.




- Serve as an active member of the Campus Care / Student Wellness Committee.

4. Administration &
- Ethics

- Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential clinical records in compliance with professional counseling standards and institutional policies.
- Regularly evaluate counseling services through feedback mechanisms to ensure quality and inclusivity.
- Uphold the ethical codes of conduct established by relevant psychological associations.

Qualifications &
- Requirements

- Education: Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related mental health field from a recognized and accredited university.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3–5 years of professional counseling experience, preferably within a higher education, college, or youth-focused setting.
- Demonstrated experience in crisis management and conducting group therapy.
- Certifications/Licensure: Valid licensure or registration with a recognized psychological body or rehabilitation council (e.g., RCI in India, or equivalent international counseling credentials) is strongly preferred.

Key Competencies &
- Skills

- Empathy &
- Active Listening:

Exceptional interpersonal skills with a non-judgmental, warm, and approachable demeanor.
- Cultural Competence: Ability to connect with and support students from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and geographical backgrounds.
- Crisis Management: Composure and clarity of thought during high-stress situations and psychological emergencies.
- Boundary Management: Strong understanding of qualified ethics, boundaries, and strict confidentiality protocols.

📌 Psychology Counsellor (Bengaluru)
🏢 Presidency University Bangalore
📍 Bengaluru