Senior Counsellor-&-Faculty: Psychology

Position: Senior Counsellor-cum-Faculty: Psychology
Position
- Senior Counsellor-cum-Faculty:
Psychology

Brainware University invites applications from qualified, committed, and ethically grounded professionals for the position of Counsellor-cum-Faculty (Psychology). The role combines student counselling services with teaching and mentoring responsibilities, supporting both academic excellence and student well-being.

Number of Vacancies : 2 (Part Time & Full Time)

Location:

Barasat, West Bengal Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview :

- The Counsellor-cum-Faculty will play a dual role involving professional counselling for students and academic teaching in Psychology. The position requires strong clinical sensitivity, academic competence, and the ability to engage with students in a structured, ethical, and supportive manner within an institutional framework.

Key Responsibilities:

- Counselling Responsibilities

- Provide professional student counselling services addressing academic, emotional, behavioural, and psychosocial concerns
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions in line with ethical and institutional guidelines
- Identify students requiring specialised intervention and coordinate referrals where necessary
- Maintain confidentiality, documentation, and counselling records as per professional norms

Academic & Faculty Responsibilities

- Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate Psychology courses as assigned
- Mentor and guide students in academic, professional, and personal development
- Participate in curriculum delivery, assessment, and academic support activities
- Contribute to departmental academic initiatives, workshops, and student-engagement programmes

Educational

Qualifications:

- - Master’s degree in Psychology (mandatory)
- MPhil in Psychology (mandatory)
- For Faculties:
PhD/NET/SET in Psychology (desirable)
- Valid counselling licence will be an added advantage

Experience Requirements:

- - Prior experience in student counselling, clinical practice, or institutional counselling setups preferred
- Teaching experience in higher education institutions will be an advantage
- Exposure to academic mentoring, student support systems, or psychological assessment is desirable

Required Skills &

Competencies:

- - Strong counselling and interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of psychological theories, counselling techniques, and ethical practices
- Ability to handle sensitive student issues with empathy, discretion, and professionalism
- Effective teaching, communication, and mentoring abilities
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work collaboratively within academic and administrative teams

How To Apply:

If interested, please drop your CV and a cover page to tulika.

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