Counselor

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Department Summary

The University Counseling Center is an integrated Behavioral health clinic. We have 16 full time licensed staff counselors with degrees in Counseling and Social Work, 4 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, a Psychiatrist, and a full Operations/Support staff.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family - Health Services

Sub-Family - Health Professionals

Career Track / Level - P3

Grade - 7

Role Summary

Provide mental health counseling for students; presents outreach and educational programs to the University community to support the mental wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff of the university.

This position is a Staff Counselor position. Staff counselors provide individual and group counseling, along with some Outreach and prevention services on our campus.

Examples of Work Performed

60-65% of the work week is spent in providing Individual and Group Counseling, including some Walk-In/Crisis Counseling Services. Occasionally, staff counselors provide Outreach services and speak to groups and classes on campus. We participate in Weekly Staff Consultations/Case Staffing's and Bi-Weekly All-Staff meetings. Charting and Case Documentation are required utilizing our electronic medical records system. Telehealth training and credentialing is a plus. Partnership with other campus constituents is an asset and is required. Counselors work closely with University Health Services providers, Case Managers from our Office of Student Support & Advocacy, Office of Confidential Advocacy, Support, and Education, and the William Magee Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention & Education and many other units on our campus.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Provides professional mental health counseling to students in the form of individual, group, and couples therapy.
2.Provides crisis intervention for students experiencing a psychological emergency.
3. Consults with academic departments and student affairs departments.
4. May be involved in crisis prevention, or aiding with adjustment problems after a major life event.
5. Maintains confidential records.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: A Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited four-year college or University.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience, including practicum or internship, related to the above-described duties.

Licensure: Incumbent must be licensed in an area related to the above-described duties. Must be licensed to practice Mississippi as LPC, P-LPC,
LMSW, or LCSW.

Please submit a resume' and cover letter with online application.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.