• Identify and map government/private schools for the
implementation of the school mental health program in coordination with the
Education Department and program team.
• Build rapport with school management, Head Teachers,
and staff to facilitate smooth entry and ongoing implementation of the program
in identified schools.
• Design and develop age-appropriate life skills modules
for adolescent students covering areas such as self-awareness, emotional
regulation, communication, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.
• Conduct life skills education sessions for adolescent
students as per the developed modules and program schedule.
• Conduct screening and psychological/mental health
assessment of adolescent students to identify at-risk cases and ensure
completion of assessments within defined timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of assessment findings and
ensure proper referral and follow-up for students requiring further support.
• Provide individual and group counselling services to
adolescent students on emotional, behavioural, academic, and psychosocial
concerns.
• Develop individualized support/intervention plans for
students based on assessment and counselling needs.
• Support and strengthen the school mental health program
through regular monitoring, review meetings, and feedback to the Program
Manager.
• Develop IEC materials and resources to strengthen
program visibility and engagement within schools.
• Plan and conduct capacity-building training sessions
for teachers on identifying early signs of mental health/psychosocial issues
among students and providing first-level support.
• Plan and conduct capacity-building/awareness sessions
for caregivers and parents of school students on adolescent mental health, life
skills, and positive parenting practices.
• Enter data into the program software/MIS and maintain
up-to-date documentation of all program activities.
• Prepare case studies/success stories and submit monthly
reports to the Program Manager.
• Build and maintain networks with relevant stakeholders,
including school authorities, Education Department officials, and community
partners.
• Carry out other duties as required and assigned by the
Program Manager and Program Heads.
Accountability:
• Accountable for timely identification of schools and
successful roll-out of the school mental health program.
• Accountable for completion of adolescent assessments
and quality of counselling services provided.
• Represent the school mental health program in relevant
meetings and take decisions in consultation with the Program Manager and
Program Heads.
• Implement SOPs for the school mental health program and
adapt assessment/counselling tools for adolescent students.
• Ensure documentation of all key program activities
related to life skills education, assessment, and counselling.
• Ensure effective capacity building of teachers and
caregivers as per program targets.
• Explore and recommend new approaches/interventions to
strengthen the school mental health program.
Requirements
• MA/MSc in Psychology / Counselling Psychology / M.Phil.
in Psychiatric Social Work / MSW.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in school counselling,
adolescent mental health, or related field.
• Good computer skills.
• Kannada and English – Read, Write and Speak.
Skills Required
- MA or MSc in Psychology or Counselling Psychology
- M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work
- MSW
- 1 to 3 years of experience in school counselling, adolescent mental health, or a related field
- Good computer skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak Kannada and English
What We Do
The Association of People with Disability (APD), India is a Bengaluru-based nonprofit that has worked since 1959 to transform the lives of children and adults with disabilities across urban and rural Karnataka. It delivers early intervention, inclusive education, livelihood training, rehabilitation, capacity building, and access-to-entitlements programs, while partnering with NGOs, government, and other organizations and advocating for policies that advance inclusion, justice, and equity.
