Geriatric Counselor

About the Role

Iskra Counselling Centre is seeking a Geriatric Counselor for a full-time remote role supporting senior adults through emotional and practical challenges associated with ageing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct accessible remote counselling sessions with senior clients.

• Support grief, loneliness, retirement, changing health, loss of independence, family changes, and adjustment.

• Adapt communication and session pacing to individual cognitive, sensory, or health needs.

• Involve caregivers or family members only with appropriate consent and boundaries.

• Recognise concerns involving capacity, abuse, neglect, or elevated risk and escalate appropriately.

• Maintain confidential records and coordinate suitable referrals when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a closely related field.

• 2–5 years of relevant counselling experience preferred, ideally including work with older adults; candidates with additional experience may also apply.

• Understanding of ageing, bereavement, caregiver dynamics, autonomy, consent, and elder safeguarding.

• Patient, respectful, and adaptable communication skills.

• Professional registration, certification, or licence where required by applicable regulations.

The reference to senior adults describes the client population served and is not a requirement or preference regarding an applicant’s age.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote