Mental Wellness Counselor and/or Licensed Mental Wellness Counselor

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Student Counseling Services at The University of Southern Mississippi provide quality counseling interventions to Southern Miss students by promoting mental wellness and the coping skills necessary for successful pursuit of their educational and life goals. Staff counselors work in a spirit of collaboration within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to support individual responsibility, personal growth, and wellness of all enrolled members of the student body.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work or mental health degree.
• At least, one year of experience working in the mental health field providing direct clinical care.
• Must provide proof of either an active licensure, or provisional licensure, to provide mental health services in the state of Mississippi with designation of PLPC, LMFTA, or LMSW; or an active certification as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) from the National Board for Certified Counselors.
• For licensed counselors, proof of an active licensure to provide mental health services in the state of Mississippi with a minimum designation of LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Knowledge regarding the development of emerging adults, trauma resolution, and resiliency skills preferred.
• Knowledge of consultation practices and the ability to provide guidance to a diverse university community (students, parents, staff, faculty, and administration).
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and emergency response protocols in a campus environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant ethical and legal standards in the provision of mental health services, including confidentiality and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated skill in providing effective individual and group counseling interventions to address a range of mental health concerns.
• Excellent outreach and presentation skills, with the ability to develop and deliver engaging educational programs on mental wellness topics.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact professionally with students, colleagues, and the broader university community.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, active listening, and the ability to build rapport with diverse individuals.
• Ability to address small and large audiences to complete outreach and education services.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to the overall administration of Student Counseling Services.
• Ability to assess the mental health needs of students and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, particularly in crisis situations.
• Ability to adapt counseling approaches to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to utilize technology and relevant software for documentation and communication.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience in the mental health field working with adolescents, young adults or college students.
• Two years of experience providing direct clinical care delivering individual, family, or group therapy.
• Crisis intervention experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for enrolled students.
• Provide consultation services regarding mental wellness for the Southern Miss community, including students, parents, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Provide emergency response services to the Southern Miss campus on a 24-hour, rotating basis.
• Provide outreach, educational and prevention services regarding mental wellness to the Southern Miss campus.
• Participates in the overall administration of SCS through attendance at staff meetings, case conferences, staff development, campus events, and contributions to the development of SCS policy and procedures and evaluation processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level