Wellness Officer

About BITS, Pilani: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, (BITS Pilani)

Position Overview:

Reporting to:

Will also work very closely with:

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Supervision:

• Lead and supervise the

  three Wellness In-Charges

  at Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses
• Conduct regular team check-ins, strategy reviews, and knowledge-sharing meetings
• Foster collaboration and standardization of wellness services across campuses

2. Program Development & Implementation:

• Design, execute, and monitor institution-wide wellness programs
• Guide campus teams in customizing interventions based on local needs
• Ensure programs align with institutional mission and student diversity

3. Clinical Oversight:

• Oversee the structure and delivery of counselling services across all campuses
• Provide clinical supervision and escalation support to Wellness In-Charges
• Maintain quality assurance and adherence to ethical guidelines

4. Crisis Management:

• Develop and coordinate crisis response protocols institution-wide
• Support campus teams during emergencies and coordinate inter-campus resources
• Serve as a central decision-maker for complex or high-risk cases

5. Training & Capacity Building:

• Organize training sessions for students, staff, and faculty on wellness topics
• Promote continuous professional development of wellness teams
• Encourage peer support and mental health advocacy initiatives

6. Policy and Compliance:

• Draft and uphold wellness-related policies and confidentiality protocols
• Ensure legal and institutional compliance across all mental health services
• Guide documentation and ethical recordkeeping practices

7. Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Track effectiveness of programs through measurable indicators
• Collect and analyze cross-campus data to identify trends and improve services
• Submit periodic reports and insights to senior leadership

8. Stakeholder & Community Engagement:

• Build partnerships with external mental health organizations and networks
• Represent BITS Pilani at wellness-related conferences and public forums
• Promote a culture of mental health literacy, accessibility, and engagement

Other Skill and Ability Requirements:

• Strong leadership and cross-campus team management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and administrative communication
• Crisis intervention and risk assessment expertise
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate wellness programs
• Competence in data-driven decision-making
• Emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and ethical practice

Personal Attributes:

• Compassionate, approachable, and grounded in student-centered values
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• High integrity and emotional resilience
• Strong problem-solving and organizational thinking
• Passionate about mental health and institutional wellness

Qualification:

• Education:

  Master’s or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology.

• Experience:

  Minimum 7-10 years in clinical or counselling practice, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role, preferably in an educational institution.

Tenure:

Term of appointment is for 3 years and will be renewed based on satisfactory performance review against the goals set.