counsellor and advisor

Job Description

Counsellor

Focus:

• Primarily supports individuals in managing and overcoming personal, emotional, or psychological issues.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Counseling Sessions:
   • Conduct individual or group counseling sessions.
   • Provide a safe, confidential space for clients to express feelings and concerns.
2. Assessment and Evaluation:
   • Assess clients’ mental health, emotional state, and psychological needs.
   • Use various techniques and tools to evaluate issues and progress.
3. Develop Treatment Plans:
   • Create personalized action plans to address specific issues, including therapeutic techniques and interventions.
4. Crisis Intervention:
   • Provide immediate support and intervention during crises or emergencies.
   • Help clients develop coping strategies and connect them with additional resources if needed.
5. Support and Guidance:
   • Offer support in managing stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues.
   • Guide clients through decision-making processes and life changes.
6. Confidentiality:
   • Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and adhere to ethical guidelines.
7. Documentation:
   • Keep detailed records of counseling sessions, treatment plans, and client progress.
8. Professional Development:
   • Stay updated on new counseling techniques and theories through continued education and training.

Advisor

Focus:

• Typically provides guidance on academic, career, or personal development matters.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Advising:
   • Help students understand and plan their academic path, including course selection and degree requirements.
   • Assist with academic goal setting and performance monitoring.
2. Career Counseling:
   • Provide advice on career exploration, job search strategies, resume writing, and interview preparation.
   • Help clients identify career goals and develop plans to achieve them.
3. Goal Setting and Planning:
   • Work with clients to set realistic personal, academic, or professional goals.
   • Develop action plans to help clients meet these goals.
4. Resource Referral:
   • Connect clients with additional resources, such as workshops, seminars, or support services, relevant to their needs.
5. Problem Solving:
   • Assist clients in addressing academic or career-related challenges and finding effective solutions.
6. Monitoring Progress:
   • Track clients’ progress towards their goals and provide feedback or adjustments as needed.
7. Guidance on Policies:
   • Educate clients about institutional policies, procedures, and requirements related to their academic or career pursuits.
8. Record Keeping:
   • Maintain records of advising sessions, client interactions, and progress.
9. Professional Development:
   • Stay informed about trends and changes in academic programs, career fields, and advising practices.