Lead - Mental Wellbeing

ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING

Lighthouse Learning Group, formerly known as EuroKids International, is India's leading Early Childhood & K-12 Education group, backed by global investment firm KKR. Driven by its purpose to unlock human potential by igniting the love for learning through its institutions, which includes leading brands like EuroKids Preschool, Kangaroo Kids Preschool, EuroSchool, Billabong High International, Mother’s Pet Kindergarten, Centre Point School, Heritage International Xperiential School, Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Finland International School Maldives and Phoenix Greens School of Learning. Nurturing over 190,000 students every day , Lighthouse Learning emphasizes a 'Child First' philosophy, innovative pedagogy, and child safety. With 1,850 Preschools and 60 K-12 Schools , it empowers 1,650 women entrepreneurs and employs a direct and indirect workforce of over 22,000 people.

Purpose: To build and lead a strong mental health and well-being framework across schools, pre-schools, and employee ecosystems by developing proactive interventions, strengthening counselling capabilities, and driving a culture of psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and resilience.

Role and responsibilities

Strategy & Program Development

• Design and implement the group-wide mental health and emotional well-being strategy for students, staff, and employees.
• Develop age-appropriate emotional wellness programs integrated into the curriculum.
• Drive awareness campaigns, mental health days, and proactive interventions across schools and the workplace.

Counselling & Case Management

• Oversee counselling services and provide guidance on complex psychological cases in collaboration with school counsellors and HR teams.
• Establish SOPs for referrals, case documentation, confidentiality protocols, and crisis interventions.
• Support students and employees with behavioural, emotional, and psychological concerns through direct or indirect interventions.

Capacity Building

• Train and mentor school counsellors, teachers, and HR business partners to build a mental health-aware ecosystem.
• Design workshops for educators, employees, and parents to help recognize and support mental health needs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with academic teams, school heads, HR, and parent communities to foster a supportive environment.
• Build partnerships with external experts, clinical psychologists, and healthcare organizations.

Monitoring & Impact

• Establish and track key metrics on mental health outcomes, counselling effectiveness, and program reach.
• Stay abreast of global best practices and translate insights into actionable strategies.

Experience and Qualification

Qualifications:

• M.Phil./Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with RCI registration.

Experience:

• 12–14 years of experience, with a blend of school-based counselling, employee wellness, and clinical psychology practice.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in designing mental health programs at scale.
• Passionate about holistic well-being with a deep understanding of educational and workplace environments.
• Team Management