Counsellor

Location

Lucknow | India

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Counselor, your primary responsibility is to offer professional guidance and support to individuals, couples, families, or groups experiencing various personal, emotional, or psychological challenges. You will utilize therapeutic techniques and interventions to help clients understand their feelings, behaviors, and relationships better, and to develop coping strategies and solutions for their issues.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct initial assessments and evaluations to determine clients' needs, concerns, and goals.
2. Develop personalized treatment plans based on clients' unique situations, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
3. Provide individual, couple, family, or group counseling sessions to address clients' emotional, behavioral, or relationship issues.
4. Foster a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves and exploring their thoughts and feelings.
5. Assist clients in identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, behaviors, and coping mechanisms.
6. Teach clients effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their interpersonal relationships and overall well-being.
7. Collaborate with other mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans for clients with complex needs.
8. Maintain accurate and confidential records of client assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.
9. Stay informed about developments in the field of psychology and counseling through continuing education, professional training, and participation in conferences or workshops.
10. Adhere to ethical standards and codes of conduct established by professional counseling associations, such as the American Counseling Association (ACA) or the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Qualifications:

1. Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
2. Licensure or certification as a professional counselor (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in the state where practicing.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and family systems therapy.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
5. Strong empathy, compassion, and nonjudgmental attitude towards clients' experiences and emotions.
6. Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and client disclosures.

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Salary

Rs 15000 - Rs 25000 per month