Counselor (80% position)

Posting Details Position Information Job Title Counselor (80% position) Working Title Counselor (80% position) Position Type Staff Department Counseling Center and Student Health Services Posting Number 201201724

Full or Part Time Other Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain:

This position is 32 hours per week, 12 months per year. Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12 month

If Other, Please Explain:

Position Summary Information Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include: Providing individual counseling services to students experiencing mental health, emotional, and personal concerns Conducting clinical assessments and risk evaluations Responding to students in crisis Providing short-term therapeutic interventions Developing treatment plans Making appropriate referrals to community and other resources as needed Maintaining accurate, confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and legal standards Collaborating with internal and external partners to support students and to provide outreach/education for campus community related to mental health and wellness Assisting with after-hours crisis response Contributing to initiatives that promote student well-being, resilience, and retention Qualifications Master's degree in counseling from CACREP-accredited counseling program P-LPC or licensure eligible in Mississippi Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in counseling from CACREP-accredited counseling program P-LPC or licensure eligible in Mississippi Preferred Qualifications Experience working in university setting and/or with college students Experience with crisis response Experience with/knowledge of serious mental illness Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information LPC-S on site; clinical supervision is currently available. Posting Detail Information Open Date 06/05/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you hear about this employment opportunity? DSU Employee DSU Job Website Invited by Department to Apply MS State Employment Service HigherEdJobs Chronicle of Higher Education Diverse Issues Indeed.com Other • Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status? Yes No Do you have at least a master's degree? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Other Document 2 Other Document 3