Student Wellness & Performance Psychologist

Job Title

Child Psychologist

Company

Toprankers (Franchisee – Delhi)

Location

South Extension (SouthEx), New Delhi

Employment Type

Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible based on availability)

About Toprankers

Toprankers is one of India’s leading career-preparation platforms focused on helping students prepare for competitive entrance examinations such as CLAT, IPMAT, CUET, and other career-oriented exams. Through a network of centres across India, Toprankers combines academic mentorship with structured guidance to support students in achieving their career goals.

The South Extension centre in New Delhi aims to strengthen its student support ecosystem by integrating professional psychological guidance for students preparing for high-stakes competitive exams.

Role Overview

The Child Psychologist will support students in managing academic stress, performance anxiety, motivation challenges, and overall emotional well-being during their preparation for competitive examinations such as CLAT and IPMAT.

The role focuses on helping students develop resilience, effective study habits, emotional regulation, and a healthy approach to competition and academic pressure. The psychologist will work closely with students, parents, and the academic team to ensure a supportive and balanced learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Student Psychological Support

• Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions with students experiencing academic stress, anxiety, burnout, or motivational challenges.
• Help students develop coping strategies for exam pressure and performance-related stress.
• Support students in improving focus, time management, and emotional resilience.

Assessment & Intervention

• Conduct basic psychological assessments to understand behavioural, emotional, or learning-related concerns.
• Identify early signs of stress, anxiety, low self-confidence, or behavioural issues that may impact academic performance.
• Design individualized support plans where necessary.

Workshops & Group Sessions

Conduct workshops and group sessions on topics such as

• Exam stress management
• Building focus and discipline
• Confidence building
• Managing academic pressure
• Developing growth mindset

Parent Interaction

• Provide guidance to parents on how to support their children during exam preparation.
• Conduct periodic parent counselling sessions when required.
• Offer insights on maintaining a healthy academic environment at home.

Collaboration with Academic Team

• Work closely with faculty and centre management to identify students who may benefit from psychological support.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve the overall student well-being environment at the centre.
• Help design student wellness initiatives within the centre.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Psychology

(Clinical Psychology / Child Psychology / Counselling Psychology preferred).

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience working with adolescents or school students.
• Experience in academic counselling, school counselling, or educational environments is highly preferred.

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of adolescent psychology and behavioural development.
• Ability to address academic stress and performance-related anxiety.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust with students and parents.
• Strong ethical standards and confidentiality practices.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with students aged
• 14–20 years
• .

Exposure to

• academic performance counselling or exam stress management
• .
• Prior experience with
• schools, coaching institutes, or educational organizations
• .

Why Join Toprankers

• Opportunity to work with highly motivated students preparing for prestigious national exams.
• Meaningful role in supporting student well-being and academic success.
• Collaborative environment with academic mentors and educators.
• Opportunity to design student wellness programs and workshops.