Counselor

Key Responsibilities

Psychosocial Assessment & Support

· Conduct psychological assessments and emotional need analysis of children upon admission and periodically thereafter.

· Identify signs of trauma, abuse, neglect, anxiety, depression, or behavioural issues.

· Develop and implement personalized counselling plans based on the child's needs.

Individual and Group Counselling

· Provide regular one-to-one counselling sessions to children.

· Conduct group therapy sessions and activities to improve communication, peer relationships, and coping mechanisms.

Rehabilitation and Mental Health Support

· Support the rehabilitation and reintegration process of children by improving emotional stability and resilience.

· Assist in preparing children for restoration to families, foster care, adoption, or mainstreaming into society.

Coordination with Stakeholders

· Work in close coordination with the Child Welfare Officer, House Parents, Superintendent, CWC, and Mental Health Professionals when required.

· Refer children to external mental health services or specialized care if necessary, with due approval.

Documentation and Reporting

· Maintain confidential counselling records for each child.

· Submit monthly psychological status reports to the Superintendent and DCPU.

· Provide inputs for Individual Care Plans and help in their psychological components.

Capacity Building and Awareness

· Conduct regular orientation sessions for staff and children on mental health, stress management, and child rights.

· Sensitize CCI staff on how to identify and respond to emotional or psychological distress in children.

Qualifications & Skills:

· Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work (with specialization in Psychiatry or Counselling).

Only female candidate required.

· Desirable: Experience of 2–3 years in working with children in difficult circumstances or in institutional care.

· Trained in child and adolescent counselling, trauma-informed care, and basic psychiatric first aid.

Empathetic, non-judgmental, and skilled in crisis intervention.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person