Azim Premji Foundation
Azim Premji Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation working to improve the quality and equity of education across India. For over two decades, the Foundation has partnered with government schools, teachers, and communities to make sure every child gets a meaningful education. With a presence in more than 40 districts across seven states and one union territory, the Foundation reaches over 3,50,000 schools and employs more than 1,000 people.
Beyond education, the Foundation supports initiatives in health, livelihoods, grants, and higher education, all aimed at improving the well-being of vulnerable communities. The organisation values diversity, learning, and collaboration, and offers a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to grow and make a difference. At the Azim Premji Foundation, every day is an opportunity to contribute to positive change and help build a better future for children and communities across India.
Role
Make a real difference in the lives of Bengaluru's underserved communities through dedicated mental health support. Working within an integrated community health programme, you'll provide essential counselling services across urban settlements, helping vulnerable populations access quality mental healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with community health workers to identify and screen mental health cases
- Provide individual and group counselling sessions tailored to patient needs
- Coordinate with Health Centre teams for medication support and referrals to secondary/tertiary hospitals
- Ensure comprehensive follow-up care for all cases
- Organise and facilitate social support groups for children, adolescents, youth, women and elderly community members
- Work closely with local public health systems to connect communities with appropriate services
- Document cases diligently and maintain accurate patient records
Requirements
- MSW in Counselling or Clinical Psychiatry with 5-10 years relevant experience
- Unwavering commitment to community service and resilience for full-time work (6 days/week, Monday-Saturday)
- Fluency in Kannada and Hindi languages preferred
- Previous experience working with underserved communities highly valued
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Initiative-taking approach with excellent documentation abilities
- Flexibility to travel between different clusters as needed
Benefits
- Opportunity to create meaningful impact in vulnerable communities
- Work within comprehensive, integrated health programme
- Professional development in community mental health
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
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