Student Counsellor
- Company
Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay
- Location
Mumbai Maharashtra
- Employment Type
Contract
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Functional Category
Human Resources & Organisational Development
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Experience
4 - 6 years
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Salary
56100 - 177500
- Date Posted
24-Jun-2025
- Application Deadline
26-Jun-2025
About Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay the second IIT to be set up in 1958 is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of engineering education and research. It is reputed for the quality of its faculty and the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The institute has a total of 15 academic departments 30 centres one school and five Interdisciplinary programmes. Over the last five decades more than 52600 engineers and scientists have graduated from the institute. It is served by more than 650 faculty members considered not only amongst the best within the country but also highly recognised in the world for achievements in the field of education and research. Today the Institute is recognized as one of the top centres of academic excellence in the country. Over the years there has been dynamic and rapid progress at IIT Bombay in both academic and research activities with a parallel improvement in facilities and infrastructure to match with the best institutions in the world.
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Overview of the Role
The Student Counsellor will be a key member of the Student Wellness Centre (SWC) at IIT Bombay a vital support system aimed at fostering the emotional psychological and mental well-being of students across all academic levels—from undergraduate to PhD. The counsellor will provide professional mental health support through individual counselling crisis intervention referrals and mental health education initiatives.
Job Description
• Provide a high-quality counselling service to all IITB students
• Schedule appointments interventions follow-ups referrals.
• Attend regular supervision with senior counsellors.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the institute.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Experience of working with adolescents.
• Experience of working with in residential academic institution
• Experience of handling crisis cases.
• Should have strong organizational and multitasking abilities good verbal and written communication skills
Education
MSc. / MA Psychology (Clinical Psychology / Counselling Psychology / Social Psychology/ Applied Psychology) in regular mode (not distance learning) with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade point average
Experience
4 years of relevant experience after the qualifying degree in an academic or medical institution.
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