Job ID: 307056

Counsellor

Gramin Adiwasi Samaj Vikas Sansthan

Location: Sausar Block, Pandhurna District, Madhya Pradesh

Apply by: 25 Nov 2026

Relevant Sectors

Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications: MSW / MSW/MA in Psychology / Social Work with Specialisation in Counseling/ Diploma in Counselling

Salary: Rs. 23000 P.M.

Note :-Only Relevant candidate apply.

About Us:
Founded in 1991 in the Sausar block of Pandhurna district, Madhya Pradesh, Gramin Adiwasi Samaj Vikas Sansthan (GASVS) is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering marginalised tribal communities. We are dedicated to fostering a holistic environment of dignity and opportunity for all, especially those with physical and mental disabilities. Through our strategic, grassroots-level interventions in the Pandhurna, Betul, Indore district of Madhya Pradesh, and the Nagpur district of Maharashtra, we strive to build resilient and inclusive communities. Our work is deeply aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, promoting good health and well-being, and ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a dedicated Counsellor to provide counselling, psychosocial support, and follow-up services to Persons with Mental Illness (PwMIs) and their caregivers under the CMHP Program. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of mental health, counselling, psycho education, community awareness activities, and referral services.
Role of the counsellor:
The Counsellor will be responsible for providing counselling, psychosocial support, follow-up services, and facilitating access to mental health care for Persons with Mental Illness (PwMIs) and their caregivers under the Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) in Sausar Block, Chhindwara District, Madhya Pradesh. The Counsellor will work closely with the Project Coordinator, Community Workers, psychiatrists, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders to ensure timely counselling, referrals to psychiatrists, and psychoeducation sessions. The Counsellor will also facilitate crisis intervention, treatment adherence, rehabilitation, and community-based reintegration of PwMIs. Additionally, the Counsellor will maintain beneficiary records, document counselling sessions, monitor individual progress, participate in community awareness activities, and contribute to achieving the programme's objectives and targets.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide individual counselling to Persons with Mental Illness (PwMIs) and their caregivers.
2. Conduct regular counselling sessions and follow-up visits to monitor beneficiaries' progress and well-being.
3. Coordinate with psychiatrists and healthcare professionals for referrals, consultations, and continuity of treatment.
4. Conduct psycho education sessions for beneficiaries, caregivers, and community members on mental health, treatment adherence, and relapse prevention.
5. Maintain counselling records, beneficiary case files, referral registers, and submit monthly reports.
6. Coordinate with the Project Coordinator and Community Workers to ensure quality service delivery and achievement of programme targets.

Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in counselling
- Ability to travel across villages in Sausar Block.
- Basic computer knowledge and report writing.
- Knowledge of counselling techniques, psychosocial assessment, and basic mental health interventions.

Job Email ID:

gasvs.hr(at)gmail.com