Full Time Academic Advisor Jobs, salary up to MYR 5,000 in Lincoln Professional Academy Sdn. Bhd. Petaling Jaya - Ricebowl

• Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, or a related discipline.

• A Master's Degree in Counselling or Clinical Psychology is an added advantage.

• Registered Counselor with the Malaysian Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia) with a valid Annual Practising Certificate is preferred.

• Minimum 2–5 years of counseling experience, preferably in higher education or educational institutions.

Student Counseling

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students experiencing academic, emotional, personal, behavioural, or psychological challenges.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' mental health and psychosocial needs.

• Develop appropriate intervention plans and monitor students' progress.

• Maintain accurate and confidential counseling records in accordance with professional ethics and institutional policies.

• Offer crisis intervention and immediate support for students experiencing emergencies or high-risk situations.

• Identify students requiring specialised treatment and refer them to external healthcare professionals or agencies when necessary.

Student Support and Welfare

• Assist students in developing coping strategies, resilience, stress management, and problem-solving skills.

• Support students in managing academic stress, adjustment issues, interpersonal conflicts, and career-related concerns.

• Provide consultation to faculty members and staff regarding student welfare concerns.

• Collaborate with academic departments to support students identified as academically or emotionally at risk.

Mental Health Promotion

• Plan, organise, and conduct mental health awareness programmes, workshops, seminars, and campaigns.

• Promote wellness initiatives focusing on stress management, emotional intelligence, resilience, and healthy lifestyles.

• Develop educational materials and resources related to mental health and student well-being.

• Participate in orientation programmes to introduce counseling services to new students.

Crisis Management

• Respond appropriately to mental health crises, emergencies, and critical incidents.

• Conduct risk assessments involving suicide ideation, self-harm, abuse, or other safety concerns.

• Coordinate intervention plans with parents, guardians, healthcare professionals, and relevant authorities where appropriate.

• Maintain emergency response procedures related to student psychological well-being.

Administration

• Prepare counseling reports, statistical data, and monthly activity reports.

• Maintain confidential student counseling files and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.

• Monitor counselling service utilisation and recommend improvements.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Student Affairs, Academic Departments, Human Resources, International Office, Hostel Management, and other university units.

• Build partnerships with hospitals, mental health professionals, government agencies, and non-governmental organisations to facilitate referrals and student support.

• Participate in committees related to student welfare, discipline, and wellness.

Continuous Professional Development

• Keep abreast of developments in counseling practices, mental health research, and higher education student support.

• Attend relevant professional training, conferences, workshops, and seminars.

• Maintain professional registration and continuing education requirements where applicable.

• Annual Leave
• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave