About the work from home job/internship
As a 'Mental Health Helpline Counselor' intern at Vandrevala Foundation, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues. You will work closely with experienced counselors to provide support, guidance, and resources to those in need. Your knowledge of psychology and social work will be invaluable in helping callers navigate their mental health challenges. Your proficiency in spoken and written English will ensure effective communication with clients from diverse backgrounds. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in the field of mental health counseling, as well as the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
1. Provide compassionate and non-judgmental support to individuals seeking help through the helpline.
2. Conduct assessments to determine the level of risk and appropriate interventions for callers.
3. Offer crisis intervention and suicide prevention services as needed.
4. Collaborate with other professionals to coordinate referrals and resources for ongoing support.
5. Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions and progress.
6. Participate in training and supervision sessions to enhance your counseling skills.
7. Contribute to the overall mission of the foundation by promoting mental health awareness and destigmatizing mental illness.
Skill(s) required
English Proficiency (Spoken)
English Proficiency (Written)
Psychology
Social Work
Earn certifications in these skills
Who can apply
Only those candidates can apply who:
1. are available for the work from home job/internship
2. can start the work from home job/internship between 19th Oct'26 and 23rd Nov'26
3. are available for duration of 3 months
4. have relevant skills and interests
* Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.
Other requirements
1. Own a computer and have basic skills
2. Get trained in the basics and then take an advanced course
3. Learn how AI helps with mental health
4. Be willing to receive real-time help, guided by a mentor
Perks
Certificate
Letter of recommendation
Flexible work hours
5 days a week
Number of openings
30
About Vandrevala Foundation
Vandrevala Foundation has been working in the field of mental health in India since 2009, having established the first 24/7 crisis intervention counseling mental health helpline that was manned by psychologists and had a data capture and retrieval system. We now help people through calls, chats, WhatsApp chats, and email, and soon through video counseling. Answering more than 20 thousand communications per month, we have huge clinical data, archived data, and a knowledge base on the futuristic platform for interns and freshers to learn and practice hands-on. All this is free of any obvious or hidden costs, with a full training program and guidance into different aspects of counseling. The certificate has a performance index page as required by foreign universities.
Activity on Internshala
Hiring since January 2022