Standard Operating Procedure
PURPOSE
Yenepoya (Deemed to be) University is committed to facilitating the success of its multicultural student body by establishing and fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaged community, as well as providing high-quality, supportive services.
SCOPE
This SOP is intended for counsellors. It also applies to every other stakeholder who collaborates closely with the counsellors to support the overall growth of the individual.
RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 COUNSELLORS
- Administer the initial intake process for all counseling sessions.
- Conduct counseling sessions based on the individual counseling intake form.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments.
- Use appropriate counseling techniques and interventions to address students' needs.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries and professional relationship.
- Document counseling sessions accurately and securely.
- Conduct counseling sessions with parents or guardians of students (when necessary)
- Collaborate with the professors/parents/guardian/friends to ensure a holistic support system for students.
- Respect and maintain confidentiality and privacy of counseling information.
