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Learning in Geography, Humanities, Technology, and Science (LIGHTS) has been advancing scientific education since 2003, with a focus on knowledge and wisdom for societal progress. Known for delivering technical education, including GIS and AWS training, to schools and colleges, it has significantly strengthened capacity-building among educators and professionals. LIGHTS organises high-level workshops and conferences, such as the reputable Science and Geopolitics of Arctic-Antarctic (SaGAA), and senior government official training under the PARI programme. Additionally, LIGHTS shapes public policy, particularly in cryospheric sciences, and publishes the Geography and You journal in Hindi and English. The organisation is headquartered in New Delhi.


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Job Summary

To provide training to students, teachers and parents in 50 schools for the mental health first-aid programme with the counselling tools developed by LIGHTS and IHBAS. You would need to work with a team of 8 members.


Key Responsibilities & Duties

  1. Assessment & Planning: Conduct comprehensive literature- and practice-based assessments and develop a background to support counselling tool development.
  2. Psychoeducation: Facilitate student, teacher, and parent sessions on issues like stress, depression, addiction, trauma and self-image. Educate students, teachers and families on mental health, wellness, coping mechanisms, and preventive care.
  3. Intervention: Help create peer groups in schools to address issues on a long-term basis
  4. Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records, progress notes, and reports in compliance with regulations.
  5. Collaboration & Referral: Liaise with school leadership/ parents to ensure continuity of care and facilitate appropriate referrals.
  6. Professional Development: Stay up to date on best practices, ethical standards, and emerging therapeutic approaches.



Qualifications & Requirements

Education


Experience

Proven experience in mental health counselling, preferably with experience in group work or specific program areas (e.g., substance abuse, youth, etc.).

Skills: Strong empathy, active listening, communication, conflict resolution, crisis management, cultural competency, and clinical assessment skills.



Key Competencies

Holistic Wellness Approach

Teamwork & Collaboration


Salary

Between INR 35,000 and 50,000 per month (in hand), based on experience.

Experience of more than 1 year qualifies you for the Junior Counsellor role.

Experience of 2 or more years qualifies you for the Senior Councillor role.


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