Mental Wellness Counselor and/or Licensed Mental Wellness Counselor

Mental Wellness Counselor and/or Licensed Mental Wellness Counselor

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Mental Wellness Counselor and/or Licensed Mental Wellness Counselor.

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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit completed application along with cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three (3) current professional references.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary 
Student Counseling Services 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. Our 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Provide individual and group counseling for enrolled students.
2. Provide consultation services regarding mental wellness for the Southern Miss community, including students, parents, staff, faculty, and administration.
3. Provide emergency response services to the Southern Miss campus on a 24-hour, rotating basis.
4. Provide outreach, educational and prevention services regarding mental wellness to the Southern Miss campus.
5. 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.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.
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