Counselor, Counseling Services

Job Title

Counselor, Counseling Services

Essential Job Functions

• 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

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of counseling theories, clinical practices, and evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, risk assessment, and referral procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Skill in maintaining accurate clinical documentation and electronic records.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.