Mental Health Counselor

Job Summary

Atchayam Trust is seeking a compassionate and committed Mental Health Counselor to support residents in our shelters. The role focuses on counseling individuals rescued from street situations and guiding them through a structured rehabilitation process toward stability, dignity, and independent living.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to shelter residents
• Support emotional stabilization, behavioral change, and mental well-being
• Identify risks of relapse and actively work to prevent return to street living
• Motivate and encourage residents to participate in livelihood and skill-building activities
• Work closely with social workers to develop and implement individual rehabilitation plans
• Facilitate reintegration into families or independent living wherever possible
• Maintain counseling records, case notes, and progress reports
• Coordinate with healthcare staff for holistic care

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s Degree in Psychology / Counseling / Social Work (MSW preferred)
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in counseling, preferably in NGOs, shelters, or community settings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations including homeless, destitute, or mentally distressed individuals
• Fluency in Tamil (mandatory); basic English preferred

Skills Required:

• Empathy, patience, and non-judgmental attitude
• Strong commitment to social service
• Ability to handle challenging emotional and behavioral situations
• Willingness to work in field-based and shelter environments

How to Apply

Send your CV to: atchayamtrust@gmail.com , hr@atchayamtrust.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹15,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Food provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Erode, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person