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

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