Wellbeing Counselor

Wellbeing Counsellor

Location: Inventure Academy, Bangalore

Reports to: Lead – Wellbeing

Experience: Minimum 3 - 5 years (preferably in a school / international school setting)

Why This Role is Exciting:

At Inventure Academy, we believe learning flourishes when emotional and psychological wellbeing is nurtured. As a Wellbeing Counsellor, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ social, emotional, and mental health through compassionate, ethical, and student-centered practices.

This role is for someone who values meaningful human connection, believes in proactive wellbeing support, and wants to make a real difference in the daily lives of students and educators. You will work closely with students, teachers, parents, and the wellbeing team to ensure that wellbeing remains a core pillar of our school culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide individual and group counselling support to students with emotional, social, academic, or behavioral concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation while upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Identify early signs of emotional or psychological distress and support timely interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and leadership to support student wellbeing holistically.
• Participate in case discussions, reviews, and wellbeing planning meetings with the wellbeing team.
• Support classroom observations, student check-ins, and be involved in all wellbeing initiatives across sections.
• Contribute to school-wide wellbeing programs and life skill sessions.
• Assist in crisis management and disciplinary cases with a relational and restorative, student-centered approach.
• Support data collection, reporting, and wellbeing tracking as guided by the Head of Wellbeing.
• Actively promote an empathetic, inclusive, and emotionally safe school environment.

What You Bring:

• Postgraduate degree in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology from a reputed University (mandatory).
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of counselling experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development and school-based interventions.
• Ability to work with diverse emotional needs and cultural backgrounds.
• High empathy, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
• Abreast with the latest trends and research in the field of school mental health
• Good communication, observation, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow within a team-based wellbeing framework.

What You’ll Gain:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students’ emotional and personal growth.
• Supportive and collaborative wellbeing team environment.
• Exposure to progressive school wellbeing practices.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Deep personal fulfillment through purpose-driven work.

Apply If you are…

• A compassionate listener who believes in student-centered care.
• A counsellor who values collaboration and ethical practice.
• Someone who wants to grow within a strong wellbeing ecosystem.
• An advocate for emotional wellbeing in education.