Senior Counsellor – Student Life; Wellness Program

Position: Senior Counsellor – Student Life (Wellness Program)
Job Title :
Senior Counsellor – Student Life (Wellness Program)

Reporting to :
Director – Campus Life

Job Location :
Hyderabad

About Us :

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, popularly known as GITAM was founded in 1980 by an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh led by Dr M.V.V.S. Murthi, former Member of Parliament and popular philanthropist.

The vision of MAHATMA, the Father of the Nation was to see India as a socially and economically resurgent country and he looked upon education as an important means to achieve this goal. Gandhi’s view of education was not narrow or sectarian. He envisages universities as institutions of higher learning that transcend all linguistic, racial and other barriers. GITAM is committed to imbibe his values and abide by his philosophy.

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Why Us?

GITAM is on a mission to create a progressive, world-class institution of higher education in India, aspiring to be a Global 100 university by 2040. We envision educating the youth of India with exceptional promise for a lifetime of leadership and contribution to society.

At GITAM, we wish to offer holistic education consisting of both the knowledge and skills required to solve the 21st Century problems. The aim is to offer the Ivy League-level of training in India. We are looking for highly driven individuals who share our values and are ready to be partners in this journey with a commitment to excel and contribute in their respective fields.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Core Activities include:

- Manage implementation of Student Life's strategic objectives for the Udaan Initiative.
- Support with the development and implementation of Student Life policies, procedures and processes and monitor compliance of student clubs focusing on mental health & wellness.
- Individual & Group Counseling:
Conduct sessions (in-person or online) to help students manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Assessment & Diagnosis:
Administer, score, and interpret standardized psychometric tests (personality, intelligence, clinical) to identify student concerns.
- Treatment Planning:
Create and implement evidence-based treatment plans (e.g., CBT, mindfulness-based approaches).
- Crisis Intervention:
Provide immediate support during acute stress, trauma, or mental health emergencies.
- Academic & Career Counseling:
Offer guidance on career options, educational decisions, and managing academic pressures.
- AI Integration:
Utilize AI-assisted, digital, or technology-driven tools to enhance care,, such as monitoring student well-being via data analytics (if applicable).
- Confidentiality Management:
Ensure all patient records are managed securely and in compliance with data privacy regulations.
- Workshops & Preventive Care:
Design and lead well-being programs on emotional awareness, social media influence, and self-reflection.
- Design and implement specific outreach activities to promote emotional wellness at campus.
- Support students on immediate counseling issues as and when needed.
- Provide developmental support to students or staff for short term personal counseling.
- Manage the Directorate of Student Life’s ongoing relationship with mental health service provider.
- Handle red flag cases and do regular follow ups for any counseling needs.
- Provide support and guidance to the Student Council and other student groups/clubs as and when needed.
- Maintain all documentation pertaining to the Udaan initiative with utmost confidentiality.

Education and Experience :

- Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or related field.
- Proven work experience of 10 - 15 Years as a Counseling Psychologist or in a similar role.

Key Skills :

- Soft Skills:

High empathy, exceptional interpersonal communication, patience, and strong active listening skills.
- Technical Familiarity:
Willingness to work in a technologically advanced setting; familiarity with digital tools for mental health is a plus.
- Ethical Standards:
Strong commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality.