Mental Health Helpline Counselor Internship (Remote, Part-Time)
Remote · Part Time internship
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- Stipend
- Stipend: INR 2,000 – INR 12,000 / month
- Duration
- 3 months
- Start
- Immediately
- Openings
- 30
Candidates must be available to work remotely, can start between August 5 and September 9, 2026, commit to a 3-month duration, and possess relevant skills or interest in mental health counseling. Women resuming or beginning their careers are encouraged to apply.
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Education
- Studying Psychology or Social Work
- Resume
- Required to apply
About the internship
About the Internship
Join Vandrevala Foundation as a Mental Health Helpline Counselor Intern and gain valuable experience in mental health support and group therapy. You will work closely with seasoned counselors, mentors, and trainers to provide critical mental health assistance through phone consultations and group sessions. The helpline handles nearly 40,000 contacts monthly and facilitates around 200 group therapy meetings, offering you a rich environment to develop your counseling skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct telephonic counseling sessions offering emotional support and guidance to individuals seeking help.
- Deliver crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to callers in distress.
- Serve as a facilitator or co-facilitator during group therapy sessions.
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care for clients.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions while ensuring confidentiality.
- Engage in continuous learning through training, including LLM courses and professional development programs.
- Help foster a positive and supportive environment for volunteers and staff members.
- Use an AI-assisted crisis counseling co-pilot tool to enhance your counseling proficiency.
Eligibility Criteria
- Available to work from home.
- Ready to commence the internship between August 5, 2026, and September 9, 2026.
- Available for a full 3-month internship duration.
- Possess relevant skills and interest in mental health counseling.
- Women seeking to initiate or restart their career are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Must have full operational knowledge of computers and own a personal computer.
- Knowledge of regional languages is a valued asset as counseling takes place in multiple languages.
Additional Details
- The stipend ranges from 2000 to 12000 INR per month.
- Internship duration is 3 months with immediate start availability.
- Work schedule includes flexible working hours, five days a week.
- A certificate with a performance index and letter of recommendation will be provided upon completion.
About Vandrevala Foundation
Established in 2009, Vandrevala Foundation pioneered the first 24/7 crisis intervention mental health helpline staffed by psychologists. The foundation supports individuals via calls, chats, WhatsApp, email, and soon video counseling, answering over 20,000 communications monthly. Its platform offers extensive clinical and archived data, providing a hands-on learning experience for interns and new professionals. Services are offered free of charge with comprehensive training and guidance, including certificates recognized by foreign universities.