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Senior Wellbeing Counselor

Lawrence S. Ting School · Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area

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This position plays a key role in supporting students’ mental health, wellbeing, and career development, while overseeing the life skills curriculum and child protection standards. Additionally, the role provides leadership within the Well-being Counseling Team (WbC) and serves as the primary focal point for reporting to the Board of School.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe role is primarily based at High School Campus; any additional campus assignments will be specified within the relevant responsibilities.1. Psychological Counseling- Oversee and execute individual and group consultations- Oversee and execute data and information management, including psychological data systems, surveys, records, and documentation- Oversee and plan psychological workshops and training sessions- Oversee the Little Psychologists Club program at the currently assigned campus (HSC), with flexibility to support other assigned campuses as required2. Career Counseling- Oversee and execute and execute individual and group career consultations- Oversee and execute and execute data and information management, including career-related data collection, surveys, and documentation- Oversee career workshops and training programs- Oversee and Plan career-related trips, assessments, and career fairs3. Life Skills TeachingOversee the implementation of the life skills curriculum and instructional design4. Safeguarding & Child Protection &- Oversee and plan safeguarding-related education programs and professional development- Oversee and plan child protection policies, and collaborate with relevant departments to ensure safeguarding compliance5. Admin & ReportingOversee and supervise administrative tasks and reporting related to counseling and wellbeing activitiesJob requirementsHow well do you fit this job and rank among other candidates?1. Level- Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) majoring in psychology and educational psychology.- Counseling certification (either university counseling or in other counseling fields) is an advantage.- Career counseling and orientation knowledge- Having a Teaching Qualification / Certificate is an advantage2. Working Experience- Working experience: Have at least 10 years of experience in psychological consultation room or relevant position- Have 3 years of experience in university orientation consultation and study abroad (especially in the United States, Canada, Australia, etc.) is an advantage.- Knowledge of or experience/certification in Child Safeguarding and Safeguarding in schools3. Foreign languageNative English speakers or candidates with IELTS 6.5+ preferred4. Other skills- Hard Skill: In-depth consultation skills; Good time management skills; Event planning and organization skills; Public presentation skills; Teaching skills, Lesson planning skills- Soft Skill: Team Leadership Skill (Preferred); Communication, connection and teamwork skills; Listening Skill; Crisis resolution skills; Thinking skills (positive, critical, logical, creative); Stress relief skills- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Receptive to feedback.- Working attitude and personality: Honesty, straightforwardness, trust building; Growth mindset*** For Expatriate candidates: Must hold relevant academic degrees and official work experience confirmation letters corresponding to the job position abroad, fully meeting all statutory requirements under Vietnamese labor law for Work Permit approval