Child Counselor

The Future Scope of a PG (Post-Graduate) Diploma in Child Health care:
After completing a PG Diploma in Child Health care, you will have many job options. You may work in private clinics, hospitals, mental health centers, and child health centers, or also write medical content. This degree will help you build skills in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of children's illnesses. The best part of this course is it gives you flexibility and the affordability of the programme will allow you to complete your studies while continuing to work. PG Diploma course requires candidates to complete two papers: Clinical Attachment in Paediatrics CHHE 702 and CHHE 703. PG diplomas in child health care sciences, like those in child health, are typically required for employment as researchers or practitioners. If you're a teacher or educator, you could work with children or families as a kindergarten teacher or preschool teacher. The latter option requires extensive experience working with young children and may be an excellent choice for those looking to work in a classroom setting. Career Options after Getting a Diploma in Child care:
1- Early childhood Educator
2- Play Group Supervisor
3- Childcare Worker
4- Family day-care educators
5- Nanny/Educator
The average Salary of a Childcare specialist at around INR 5,00,000 per year.

A child counselor specifically deals with the mental health and wellness of children. They help children overcome their problems with a friendly approach. To become a child counselor in India, you will have to follow the following steps:
1. Take psychology as a 12th-grade subject.
2. If you have not taken psychology even then, you can pursue graduation in psychology.
3. After completion of the 12th, you will have to do a Bachelors in Psychology as either a B.A. Or B.Sc.
4. After that, you will need to pursue a master's as an M.A. Or M.Sc. In psychology.
5. To work as a child counselor, you may also be required to have a one-year postgraduate Diploma in guidance and counselling. This Diploma is offered by reputed institutions such as NCERT. After that, you can practice as a child counselor in school or work as an individual counselor.