Mental Health Counselor - Internship
Vandrevala FoundationRole Overview
Vandrevala Foundation is hiring a internship Mental Health Counselor - Internship. This is a internship remote role, with the team based in Remote. Part of Vandrevala Foundation's Mobile hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
About the internship:
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
Welcome Future Mental Health Champions!
Exploring Minds, Empowering Change
Step into the fascinating world of human behavior, emotions, and real-world impact. This opportunity is open to everyone psychology students, MSW students, and anyone passionate about understanding people and creating meaningful change.
Join the Vandrevala Foundation, India's first and largest 24/7 mental health helpline, supporting over 2.5 million lives since 2009. With 5000+ trained volunteers and 30,000 monthly callers, you'll be part of a truly impactful movement.
What's in it for you?
Support individuals across India (and beyond) via calls & WhatsApp chat
Facilitate or participate in group therapy sessions on diverse topics (paid opportunities available)
Access free, certified courses through the Skill Academy
Learn with experienced mentors, counselors & a tech-enabled support system (AI-assisted responses)
Opportunity to qualify for paid roles on the therapy platform after completing required hours
Why this matters:
Gain real-life skills in communication, empathy, and mental health support
Bridge psychology with social work and community impact
Build experience valuable for counseling, MSW, and people-centric careers
No prior psychology background required just curiosity and compassion
Apply here:
https://zfrmz.in/QQciK5wy7AEdP48iP9EU?source=internshala
Learn more about Skill Academy:
https://www.vandrevalafoundation.com/free-counseling/skill-academy
What You Need to Know:
Commitment: Just 5 hours/week
Complete a short pre-test (link in application form)
Apply using a computer (not mobile)
Attend the induction webinar if selected (next batch: Mid-May 2026)
Complete 5 short training sessions
Queries? volunteer@vandrevalafoundation.com
Visit: www.vandrevalafoundation.com
Because understanding people isn't just a subject it's a skill for life.
Who can apply:
Only those candidates can apply who:
- are available for the work from home job/internship
- can start the work from home job/internship between 29th Apr'26 and 3rd Jun'26
- are available for duration of 3 months
- have relevant skills and interests
- * Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.
Stipend:
Unpaid
Deadline:
2026-05-29 23:59:59
Other perks:
Certificate, Letter of recommendation, Flexible work hours, 5 days a week
Skills required:
Social Work, English Proficiency (Spoken), English Proficiency (Written) and Psychology
Other Requirements:
- A computer is a must
About Company:
Vandrevala Foundation has been working in the field of mental health in India since 2009, having established the first 24x7 crisis intervention counseling mental health helpline that was manned by psychologists and had a data capture and retrieval system. We now help people through calls, chats, WhatsApp chats, and email, and soon through video counseling. Answering more than 20 thousand communications per month, we have huge clinical data, archived data, and a knowledge base on the futuristic platform for interns and freshers to learn and practice hands-on. All this is free of any obvious or hidden costs, with a full training program and guidance into different aspects of counseling. The certificate has a performance index page as required by foreign universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Mental Health Counselor - Internship position at Vandrevala Foundation?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Vandrevala Foundation. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Mental Health Counselor - Internship role at Vandrevala Foundation remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Mental Health Counselor - Internship at Vandrevala Foundation earn?
Vandrevala Foundation has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Mental Health Counselor - Internship role at Vandrevala Foundation posted?
This role was posted on April 28, 2026 (48 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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