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Licensed Mental Wellness Counselor

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

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive, Box 5075

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Division of Student Affairs

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 49,000.00 - 60,000.00

Pay Grade

E10

Posting Close Date November 1, 2025

Job Summary

Student Counseling Services provide quality counseling interventions to Southern Miss students by promoting sound mental health and the coping skills necessary for successful pursuit of their educational and life goals. Our licensed mental wellness counselors work in a spirit of collaboration within the Division of Student Affairs to support individual responsibility, personal growth, and wellness of all enrolled members of the student body.

Primary Job 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's level counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work or mental health degree.

Provide proof of licensure or provisional licensure to provide mental health services in the state of Mississippi with designation of LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or confirmed state licensure/certification at the doctoral level.

At least two years of clinical experience working in the mental health field providing direct clinical care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others

+ Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

+ Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines

+ Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines

+ Ability to prepare concise reports

+ Ability to review work for accuracy

+ Ability to obtain a driver’s license prior to employment

+ Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary

+ Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

+ Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures

+ Adept in Microsoft Office

+ Resourceful and determined to provide a positive experience for others.

+ Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to be compassionate and empathetic while working with everyone

+ Must demonstrate adaptability and persistence while working with individuals, their treatment plans and University students

+ Must maintain currency on relevant research, professional certifications and continuing education

+ Must be detail-orientated and timely with all required notes, files and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

Four - five years of experience in the mental health field working with adolescents or college-aged individuals. Two-Three years of experience providing direct clinical care delivering individual, family, or group therapy. Experience with delivering emergency services in mental healthcare.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.