Mental Health Counsellor

Mental Health Counsellor – Elderly & Family Support

Location: Patna, Bihar

Type: Part-Time or Full-Time

Organization: Center for Caregiver Training & Development (CCTD), the not-for-profit arm of Life Circle Health Services Pvt. Ltd.

Project: Anandam – Integrated Day Care Centre for Seniors

In partnership with: Department of Health, Government of Bihar

About the Anandam Project

Anandam is a first-of-its-kind Day Care Center in Bihar, designed to offer non-residential, center-based eldercare for seniors with chronic conditions, while simultaneously reducing the burden on family caregivers. The centre will be located in Patna and will provide structured day care services focused on health, rehabilitation, and emotional well-being.

The initiative aims to fill a critical gap in Bihar’s healthcare ecosystem by offering daily medical supervision, rehabilitation, dementia support, and palliative care—services that are otherwise only accessible in hospitals or institutional settings. By enabling seniors to “live fully and age gracefully,” Anandam seeks to delay or avoid unnecessary hospitalisation and institutionalisation, allowing elders to remain within their communities.

The project is being implemented by the Center for Caregiver Training & Development (CCTD), the not-for-profit arm of Life Circle Health Services Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with the Department of Health, Government of Bihar. In addition to providing eldercare, Anandam also plays a vital role in supporting informal family caregivers—especially women—by offering structured daytime respite and professional back-up care.

About the Role

The Mental Health Counsellor will provide emotional and psychosocial support to seniors attending the Anandam centre, as well as their caregivers. You will address common issues such as grief, loneliness, depression, cognitive decline, and caregiver burnout, helping elders live with dignity and families cope with stress and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments of seniors.
• Provide individual and group counselling sessions for elders and caregivers.
• Support dementia clients with cognitive stimulation activities and behaviour strategies.
• Organize emotional wellness workshops and peer support groups.
• Liaise with medical and nursing teams for holistic case management.
• Maintain confidential records and contribute to case documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in Psychology, Counselling, Psychiatric Social Work, or Clinical Psychology.
• Training or certification in geriatric counselling, dementia care, or palliative psychology.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community mental health or elder-focused work.

Preferred Attributes

• Sensitivity to age-related emotional and cognitive issues.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in Hindi and comfort with local cultural context.
• Ability to build rapport with elders and their families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹21,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Location:

• Patna, Bihar (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 10/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/08/2025