AUPP Liger Leadership Academy

Head of Student Wellbeing and Lead Counselor

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Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

FULLTIME

Experience

5+ Years

Experience level

Mid-Senior

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Education

Languages

English, Khmer

Description

Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for pastoral care, safeguarding, and mental health frames across Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Develop, implement, and monitor student wellbeing policies and procedures.
Lead and supervise the Counselors, Nurses, and Social Worker, ensuring a unified approach to student health, welfare, and family support.
Maintain a small clinical counseling caseload focused on Primary students.
Serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and chair the Child Protection Group.
Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) regulations on student wellbeing and safeguarding.
Ensure student wellbeing services meet and support international accreditation standards, including WASC and BSA.
Work closely with the Head of Residential, the Principals, the Senior Management Team, and parents as required.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Counseling or Counseling Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology is required.
Experience in Educational institutions (Schools, Universities) for 5 to 10 years is required.
Fluent English is required; good Khmer is preferred.
Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, child safeguarding principles, evidence-based counseling approaches, mental health conditions, crisis intervention, social-emotional learning frameworks, and ethical standards.
Soft skills include sound clinical judgment, high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, discretion with confidential information, and collaborative teamwork.

Required Skills

CounselingCounseling PsychologyClinical Mental Health CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyChild and adolescent developmentChild safeguarding principlesEvidence-based counseling approachesMental health conditionsCrisis interventionSocial-emotional learning frameworksEthical standardsSound clinical judgmentHigh emotional intelligenceCultural sensitivityDiscretion with confidential informationCollaborative teamworkEnglishKhmer

Benefits

Annual Leave
Illness Leave
Provident Fund
NSSF
Free Health Checkups

About AUPP Liger Leadership Academy

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AUPP Liger Leadership Academy is a private K12 school committed to developing ethical, entrepreneurial leaders. Our boarding program offers a caring, home-like environment where students learn to thrive both academically and personally. Living on campus allows students to practice responsibility, collaboration, communication, and resilience—skills that are integral to their development as future leaders

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Description

Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for pastoral care, safeguarding, and mental health frames across Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Develop, implement, and monitor student wellbeing policies and procedures.
Lead and supervise the Counselors, Nurses, and Social Worker, ensuring a unified approach to student health, welfare, and family support.
Maintain a small clinical counseling caseload focused on Primary students.
Serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and chair the Child Protection Group.
Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) regulations on student wellbeing and safeguarding.
Ensure student wellbeing services meet and support international accreditation standards, including WASC and BSA.
Work closely with the Head of Residential, the Principals, the Senior Management Team, and parents as required.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Counseling or Counseling Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology is required.
Experience in Educational institutions (Schools, Universities) for 5 to 10 years is required.
Fluent English is required; good Khmer is preferred.
Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, child safeguarding principles, evidence-based counseling approaches, mental health conditions, crisis intervention, social-emotional learning frameworks, and ethical standards.
Soft skills include sound clinical judgment, high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, discretion with confidential information, and collaborative teamwork.