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Student Mental Health Counsellor (Part-Time/3 Days a Week)

Full time @Rainbow International School Uganda (RISU) posted 2 weeks ago in Education Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 21735
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Education
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Job Title: Student Mental Health Counsellor (Part-Time/3 Days a Week)

We are seeking a dedicated, Certified, Student Mental Health Counsellor to join our team. The successful candidate will provide essential mental health support and guidance to students throughout the school, promoting their emotional well-being and academic success. This is a part-time position covering 3 days a week.

This is not a “behind-the-desk” role. As our Mental Health Practitioner, you will be deeply woven into the fabric of whole-school life. You will support a diverse student population spanning Early Years to Pre-University (ages 3–19), tailoring your approach to meet a wide range of developmental needs.

Beyond supporting our students, you will be a vital resource for our families and staff, helping us build a cohesive, empathetic, and resilient school community.

Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychotherapy, Guidance & Counselling, Social Work, or related field.
  • Professional registration and certification with a recognised body.
  • Three or more years of experience working as a Mental Health professional or Counsellor within an educational setting.
  • Experience with neurodiverse learners, crisis intervention, and vulnerable children risk assessment.
  • Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
  • Ability to assess student needs and develop appropriate intervention plans.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confidentiality and ethical practice in handling sensitive information.
Key Responsibilities

Student Counselling & Mental Health Support

  • Deliver confidential short-term individual counselling and group interventions.
  • Support students with anxiety, mood, social challenges, identity, academic pressure, grief.
  • Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and reintegration support.
  • Maintain confidential records; refer to external providers when appropriate.

Preventative Wellbeing Education

  • Design and deliver workshops and assemblies on resilience, emotional literacy, stress management, digital wellbeing, healthy relationships, and transitions.
  • Contribute to Personal Development and wellbeing curriculum and awareness campaigns.
  • Promote student voice and peer wellbeing initiatives.

Parent & Staff Partnership

  • Advise parents on adolescent emotional health; facilitate parent workshops.
  • Deliver staff professional development on wellbeing, safeguarding, and mental health.
  • Support culturally sensitive communication with diverse families.

Strategic Contribution

  • Contribute to wellbeing strategy, policy development, and evidence-informed practices.
  • Analyse trends and emerging student needs.
Essential Attributes
  • Passion & Empathy: A genuine, demonstrable drive to improve the mental health and well-being of children, underpinned by empathy, patience, and a sincere commitment to student welfare.
  • Versatility & Proactivity: The ability to pivot effortlessly from play-based therapeutic approaches for Early Years children to teenage-focused guidance for secondary students, combined with a proactive attitude toward identifying issues early.
  • Global Mindset & Inclusivity: As an international school, open-mindedness is non-negotiable. You must possess the cultural competence to connect with families from diverse nationalities and foster an inclusive environment that respects differences.
  • Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly and work effectively as a team player alongside teachers, parents, and administration.
  • Professional Integrity & Growth: The judgment to balance student confidentiality with safeguarding duties—accurately discerning when to escalate to the Designated Safeguarding Lead—paired with a dedication to continuous professional development.

If you are passionate about supporting students’ mental health within an international school community committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

How to Apply

Send your application letter and detailed CV to: applications@risu.sc.ug

  • Address the application letter to the Principal.
  • Include a passport-sized photo at the top of the first page of the CV.
  • Include names and contact details of three professional referees (recent/current line managers, Headteachers, Principals, or Heads of School).
  • Do not attach certificates or reference letters at this stage.
Closing Date

Sunday, 7th June 2026

Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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