School Counsellor
Provides personal, social, and academic guidance to students in government schools — supporting mental health, career planning, and conflict resolution.
Typical Salary
J$1.5M
to J$3M per year
Open Roles
400+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
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Career Paths
Teacher / Psychologist→School Counsellor→Senior Counsellor→Guidance Supervisor→Education Officer (Counselling)
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$2.2M
Entry: J$1.5MSenior: J$3M
Key Skills
Individual counselling
Group facilitation
Crisis intervention
Career guidance
CSEC / CAPE subject selection
Parent consultation
Child safeguarding
Case note writing
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Counselling or Psychology
- Teaching background advantageous
Preferred
- MSc Counselling Psychology
- Guidance & Counselling Diploma (UWI)
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Counselling (UWI/UTech)
- MOE Guidance Counsellor appointment
- MSc Counselling Psychology
- Child safeguarding training
Market Trend
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