Counselor, Counseling Services

Counselor, Counseling Services

• Provides individual, group, and crisis counseling services to students presenting with personal, academic, emotional, and mental health concerns.
• Conducts assessments, intakes, evaluations, and treatment planning using evidence-based counseling practices.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, university policy, and state licensure requirements.
• Responds to mental health crises and participates in on-call or emergency response protocols as assigned.
• Provides referrals to campus and community resources as appropriate.
• Develops and delivers outreach, prevention, and psychoeducational programming for students, faculty, and staff.
• Consults with faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student concerns while maintaining confidentiality standards.
• Participates in case management, multidisciplinary teams, and coordination of care.
• Complies with ethical standards established by professional counseling associations and the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors.
• Engages in continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and competency.
• Performs other related duties assigned in support of Counseling Services and the university mission.
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work, from an accredited institution.
• Licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• 3 years of relevant clinical counseling experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Must hold a licensure recognized by the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors or Social Workers within the timeframe required by the university.
• Must maintain active licensure and required continuing education throughout employment.