Mental Wellness Counselor and/or Licensed Mental Wellness Counselor

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

• 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.