Workplace Counselor
しょくばカウンセラー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who provides mental health and career counseling to employees within companies or organizations, supporting stress management and workplace environment improvements.
Description
Workplace counselors belong to companies or organizations and handle consultations on employees' concerns, stress, and careers. In addition to providing psychological support through interviews, they plan and operate stress checks, training, and workshops, promoting overall ease of work and communication improvements in the organization. They may also engage in advice to managers and organizational development while understanding labor laws and business mechanisms.
Future Outlook
Demand is expanding against the backdrop of work style reforms and emphasis on mental health. The importance of preventive approaches through online counseling and data utilization is increasing, and opportunities for active roles are expected to grow even in diverse work styles.
Personality Traits
Can Think Objectively / Has Empathy / Has Patience / Honest and Values Trust
Work Style
Dispatched / Freelance / In-house Exclusive / Side Job / Part-time
Career Path
Junior Counselor (Assistant) → Workplace Counselor → Senior Counselor → Counseling Manager → Organizational Development Consultant
Required Skills
Basic Psychological Assessment Skills / Communication Skills (Psychological Safety) / Ethics and Confidentiality / Listening Skills
Recommended Skills
Facilitation / Industrial Health Knowledge / Organizational Development / Stress Management / Training Workshop Design and Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to individual situations and environmental changes. |
| Communication Skills | To build trust through dialogue. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan and operate counseling programs and training. |
| Problem Solving | To respond to diverse problems and provide appropriate advice. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is high mental load when listening to clients' concerns. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis is minimal, and mainly qualitative responses are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because the main work is desk-based counseling. |
Related Qualifications
- Career Consultant
- Certified Public Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Industrial Counselor (Certified by Japan Industrial Counselor Association)
Aliases
- In-house Counselor
- Industrial Counselor
- Workplace Consultant
Related Jobs
- Career Consultant
- HR Personnel
- Industrial Counselor
- Organizational Development Consultant