Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Counsellor
Responsible to: Head of Counselling and Director of Administration
Accountable to: President
Date: Open until 28th September 2022
Job Code: AC001
Location Information
Location: Adjringanor primarily
Region: Greater Accra
Street Address: Magnolia Street
Summary:
The Assistant Counsellor reports directly to the Head of Counselling and Director of Administration and will be available to students and on-site (on campus) Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5 pm and Saturday when there is a need.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Assistant Counsellor assists the Counselling Unit by
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- Providing individual counselling services for students
- Working with parents, when necessary, in providing parenting advice and developing behaviour plans and disciplinary strategies at home.
- Working with teachers in developing behaviour plans for students with behavioural challenges in the classroom.
- Assisting in helping new students in the transition to the school via check-ins with them and their teachers.
- Protect the confidentiality of information received in the counselling relationship according
- Referring students with problems to appropriate program specialists or community agencies
- Planning and executing training programs and presentations to small groups of classes and staff in areas related to the psychological and general well-being of staff and students.
- Sitting in lessons in order to understand the challenges of students identified with having learning difficulties.
- Any other duties that may be assigned
Qualifications
- A minimum of master’s degree in Counselling/Clinical/Educational Psychology
- Licensed to provide psychological services in Ghana (GPC license number)
- A year of experience in practice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of skill in using computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Good critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and decision-making skills.
Disclaimer: The above statement describes the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes the earlier version.
Mode of Application | Assistant Counsellor at Accra College of Medicine
Please fill out the Application form and attach copies of all documents. Kindly note that ACM does not accept hard copies of applications. All Applications must be submitted to the ACM application portal found on the ACM website:https://acm.edu.gh/staff-application-form/
Deadline : Open until 28th September 2022