Are you a qualified Counsellor or Counselling Psychologist in India with a Master's degree in Psychology or Counselling? Are you passionate about providing empathetic, evidence-informed support to individuals navigating life's challenges, stress, and emotional well-being concerns? Mentalzon.com invites dedicated and ethical practitioners to join our telehealth platform, connecting you with clients across India seeking private counselling and psychological support online.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com is a dynamic digital platform in India committed to enhancing access to quality mental health and well-being services. We connect individuals with qualified professionals who can provide supportive and empowering guidance. We are looking for skilled Counsellors and Counselling Psychologists who are adept at online service delivery and committed to ethical, client-centred practice to foster resilience and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Remote Counselling / Psychological Counselling: Conduct client-centred counselling sessions via secure video conferencing, addressing concerns related to stress, anxiety (non-clinical levels), relationship issues, grief, life transitions, personal growth, academic or career challenges, and emotional well-being.
• Client Assessment and Goal Setting: Undertake appropriate intake assessments to understand client concerns, strengths, and therapeutic goals within a counselling framework. Collaboratively establish counselling plans.
• Utilise Counselling Modalities: Apply evidence-informed counselling techniques and therapeutic approaches (e.g., Person-Centred Therapy, CBT-informed counselling skills, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-based approaches) suitable for telehealth delivery.
• Provide Psychoeducation and Support: Offer information, resources, and supportive strategies to help clients develop coping mechanisms, enhance self-awareness, and improve their overall functioning.
• Maintain Confidential Records: Ensure accurate, confidential, and timely documentation of counselling sessions in compliance with ethical guidelines, best practices, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023.
• Uphold Ethical Standards: Adhere strictly to ethical codes prescribed by relevant professional counselling/psychology associations in India and maintain professional boundaries.
• Referral Management: Identify situations where a client's needs may fall outside the scope of counselling or require specialist clinical/medical intervention, and facilitate appropriate referrals with client consent.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Engage in ongoing learning and professional development to maintain and enhance counselling skills and knowledge.

Essential Requirements:

• Educational Qualification:
  • For Counselling Psychologist: Master's degree (MA/MSc) in Psychology with a specialization in Counselling Psychology OR a Master's degree (MA/MSc) in Counselling Psychology from a recognized Indian university.
  • For Counsellor: Master's degree (MA/MSc) in Counselling, Psychology (with counselling specialization/focus), Applied Psychology, or Social Work (with a strong focus on counselling and mental health) from a recognized Indian university.
  • A Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (minimum 1 year, full-time or equivalent) from a highly reputable and recognized institution, subsequent to a relevant Bachelor's degree, coupled with significant supervised experience, may be considered for the "Counsellor" role on a case-by-case basis.
• Supervised Experience: Verifiable supervised internship, practicum, or post-qualification counselling experience as part of or subsequent to the qualifying degree/diploma.
• Counselling Skills: Demonstrated skills in active listening, empathy, rapport-building, applying counselling techniques, and facilitating client change.
• Ethical Understanding: Strong understanding of counselling ethics, client confidentiality, professional boundaries, and the importance of scope of practice.
• Right to Work: Must possess the legal right to work on a self-employed basis within India.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in using secure video conferencing platforms and digital tools for client communication and record-keeping.
• Professional Environment: Access to a stable, high-speed internet connection and a private, secure, and professional workspace suitable for confidential remote counselling sessions.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and at least one major Indian regional language is essential. Proficiency in multiple regional languages is highly advantageous.

Desirable Requirements:

• Membership with a recognized professional body for counsellors or psychologists in India (e.g., Indian Association of Counselling (IAC), Counselling Psychology Association of India (CPAI), National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) India, or associate/relevant membership with IACP).
• Specialized training or certification in specific counselling modalities or areas (e.g., relationship counselling, grief counselling, student counselling, stress management, mindfulness).
• Experience in private practice or with Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) in India.
• Significant experience in delivering tele-counselling services.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance covering counselling practice in India, including telehealth.
• Familiarity with the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, for understanding the broader mental health ecosystem and referral pathways.

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis for Private Tele-Counselling Practice):

• Autonomy and Flexibility: Manage your own schedule, client load, and counselling approach within ethical guidelines.
• Work Remotely (India): Provide services from any suitable private and professional location within India.
• Private Billing: Set your own competitive consultation fees.
  • Clients will typically pay privately for counselling services. These services are generally not covered by government health schemes or widely by private health insurance for this professional category in India.
  • (Typical private rates for qualified Counsellors/Counselling Psychologists in India can range from INR ₹700 to ₹2500+ per session, varying by qualifications, experience, and location).
• Platform Support: Gain visibility and connect with clients across India seeking counselling and psychological support through Mentalzon.com.
• Focus on Client Well-being: Our platform facilitates client connections, enabling you to concentrate on your core counselling work.

How to Join Mentalzon.com:

1. Register and Create Your Profile: Sign up on Mentalzon.com. Develop a comprehensive professional profile detailing your Master's degree (or recognized PG Diploma for Counsellor role consideration), specialization, counselling experience, therapeutic approaches, and any professional memberships.
2. Upload Verification Documents: Submit clear copies of your relevant degree/diploma certificates, mark sheets, proof of supervised experience/internship, proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card), and details of professional indemnity insurance (if held).
3. Review and Verification: Our team will carefully review your credentials, qualifications, and experience to ensure alignment with our platform's standards for professional counselling practice.
4. Onboarding: Upon successful verification, you will be guided through an onboarding process to set up your tele-counselling practice on the platform, including defining your availability and fee structure.
5. Commence Counselling Sessions: Start receiving client enquiries or bookings. Manage all aspects of client engagement, from intake to session delivery and record-keeping, adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Why Partner with Mentalzon.com as a Counsellor / Counselling Psychologist?

• Reach a Wider Audience: Connect with clients across India who need your supportive guidance.
• Flexible Practice: Enjoy the freedom to design a practice that fits your lifestyle and professional goals.
• Professional Community: Be part of a platform that values ethical and qualified mental health and well-being practitioners.
• Transparent Collaboration: Free registration. Any platform service fees associated with using Mentalzon.com will be clearly communicated.
• Contribute to Well-being: Make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals in navigating life's complexities and enhancing their mental and emotional well-being.

If you are a qualified Counsellor or Counselling Psychologist in India, committed to ethical practice and client empowerment, and ready to embrace tele-counselling, we invite you to join Mentalzon.com.

Note: A Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology (with counselling specialization), or a related field is generally required. For "Counsellor" roles, a robust Post Graduate Diploma from a highly reputable institution with significant supervised experience may be considered. This platform is for non-diagnostic counselling and psychological support services. These services are typically private pay and are not covered by general government health schemes in India. Practitioners are responsible for ensuring their practice is fully compliant with all relevant Indian laws, professional ethics, and data protection regulations (DPDP Act, 2023), and for working within their defined scope of competence.