Mental Health Counselor at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, MS

Job description

The Mental Health Counselor is a full-time, 12-month professional staff member in Student Counseling, Disability, and Testing Services. This position provides individual counseling, crisis intervention, and support to students experiencing emotional, psychological, academic, or personal challenges that affect their well-being and success. The counselor promotes student retention, resilience, and engagement through prevention, intervention, outreach, and referral services. The position collaborates with campus departments to support student success, assists students with accommodations and support resources, and helps coordinate testing-related services that promote access and achievement. Reporting to the Director of Student Counseling, Disability, and Testing Services, the counselor fosters a safe, supportive, and inclusive campus environment that enhances student well-being and academic success. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related mental health field. Current Mississippi licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent mental health professional. Applicants with provisional licensure (P-LPC or LMSW) may be considered if they have an approved clinical supervisor and are eligible to practice under supervision in accordance with Mississippi regulations. One to three years of professional counseling experience in a clinical or mental health setting; experience in higher education is preferred. Experience providing telemental health services. Knowledge of counseling theories, assessment and treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management, and professional ethics. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with excellent organizational and time management abilities. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable ethical, legal, and professional standards. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience providing counseling and mental health services to college-age students in a higher education setting. Experience delivering substance use prevention, education, and early intervention services. Experience developing and facilitating workshops, presentations, support groups, and psychoeducational programs. Knowledge of student success initiatives, retention strategies, and case management practices in higher education. Familiarity with current best practices in college student mental health, wellness promotion, and academic success. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student well-being and success. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, assessments, and referrals for students experiencing psychological, emotional, social, academic, or personal concerns. Provide on-call crisis response services, coordinate care, collaborate with Campus Police and campus partners, and facilitate appropriate referrals to ensure student safety and continuity of care. Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation, records, and correspondence in accordance with professional, legal, and institutional standards. Develop, implement, and evaluate outreach programs, workshops, and psychoeducational presentations that promote mental health, resilience, and student well-being. Promote Student Counseling, Disability, and Testing Services through orientations, campus events, classroom presentations, and faculty and staff training. Assist with the administration of on-campus and national ACT testing, academic placement testing, and related testing services as assigned. Utilize office technology, electronic health records, and software applications to support counseling, reporting, communication, and data management. Participate in professional development