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Mental Wellness Counselor and/or Licensed Mental Wellness Counselor

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

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive, Box 5075

Hattiesburg, Mississippi,

United States

Division Division of Student Affairs

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 48,000.00 - 59,256.00

Pay Grade

E09

Posting Close Date December 15, 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit completed application a long with cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three (3) current professional references. Salary will be commensurate with experience and licensure credentials.

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 sound mental health and the coping skills necessary for successful pursuit of their educational and life goals. Our 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 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 degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work or mental health degree. At least, one year of experience working in the mental health field. Must provide proof of either an active licensure, or provisional licensure, to provide mental health services in the state of Mississippi with designation of PLPC, LMFTA, or LMSW; or an active certification as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) from the National Board for Certified Counselors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge regarding the development of emerging adults, trauma resolution, and resiliency skills preferred.

• Knowledge of consultation practices and the ability to provide guidance to the whole university community (students, parents, staff, faculty, and administration).

• Knowledge of crisis intervention and emergency response protocols in a campus environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant ethical and legal standards in the provision of mental health services, including confidentiality and reporting requirements.

• Demonstrated skill in providing effective individual and group counseling interventions to address a range of mental health concerns.

• Excellent outreach and presentation skills, with the ability to develop and deliver engaging educational programs on mental wellness topics.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact professionally with students, colleagues, and the broader university community.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, active listening, and the ability to build rapport with everyone.

• Ability to address small and large audiences to complete outreach and education services.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to the overall administration of Student Counseling Services.

• Ability to assess the mental health needs of students and develop appropriate treatment plans.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, particularly in crisis situations.

• Ability to adapt counseling approaches to meet all needs of students.

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

• Ability to utilize technology and relevant software for documentation and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

THE ORGANIZATION

Children First’s North Star goal is for all people and organizations in St. Louis Park and Hopkins, MN and the surrounding communities to be knowledgeable, strategically aligned and actively involved in increasing positive outcomes for children and youth, ensuring that kids feel included, valued and deeply connected to our caring community.

Park Partnership for Success is Children First’s bold and innovative data-informed, cross-sector cradle to career partnership closing the race, ethnicity and poverty opportunity gaps so that all kids in St. Louis Park, MN can realize their brilliance. Our partners work collectively to improve the success of students and enrich the talent pipeline in our community. This position is critical to the success of our mission.

A FEW IMPORTANT DETAILS

Time commitment: Estimated 1 hour per month plus any time you spend on advancing the mission of the group outside of meetings.

Compensation: This role is not paid and does not have employment benefits.

Term of membership: We would like consistent participation from the group that you represent, preferably by the same person. This group does not have term limits.

THE ROLE

Children First is looking for dedicated community members who want to create positive change in the mental health and wellbeing of people who work, live and play in St. Louis Park, Hopkins and the surrounding area. As a member of the Mental Wellness Strategy Group (MWSG), you represent an important segment of our diverse community. Our work is grounded in equity and there might be additional learning required to help carry out the work of the group.

This effort is in partnership with the Children First Youth For Change Coalition (Y4CC). The Y4CC is leading an effort to strengthen the mental wellness of youth and their multi-generational support systems, with Children First providing data and strategy coaches and support. Y4CC and MWSG follow a Collective Impact approach using Results Based Accountability and continuous improvement practices to carry out its mission. The Y4CC is working on reducing suicidal ideation and increasing mental thriving in youth with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ youth. Their Results Statement is: All middle and high school aged youth in St. Louis Park are mentally thriving and have hope for a fulfilled life.

The MWSG will identify additional strategies to further the goal of reducing suicidal ideation and increasing mental thriving and hope for a fulfilled life in middle and high school youth, prioritizing LGBTQIA youth. The group will ensure the strategies are carried out with fidelity and will measure results and course correct as needed. One work product of the group will be to collaborate on reporting on the challenges and opportunities for mental wellness in our communities and recommendations for investment in proposed strategies.

Community Mental Wellness Specialist -(OMH )

Job Details

Job Location

Bronx, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Salary Range

$29.00 - $32.06 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Comunilife Inc.is looking for experiencedCommunity Mental Wellness Workersfor its newOMH program, Project Engage. Under the supervision of the Team Leader and the Clinical Director of the Project Engage Program, the Community Mental Wellness Worker will provide services as directed by the scope of their supervisors. The employee ensures strengths based, person centered quality of care provided in a culturally and linguistically meaningful therapeutic environment.These full time positions are eligible to participate in Comunilife's benefits and paid time off package.

Schedule:

Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm

Essential Duties:

• Undergo training and certification by the Mental Wellness Equity Center in the modules assigned by the program (e.g., IPC, Motivational Interviewing, SBIRT, SPI, and Financial Wellness).

• Most work is completed in community, with occasional work done in the office as indicated by supervisor.

• Training, test cases, and clinical supervision of test cases will include about 20 hours a week.

• During the initial certification period, staff will be assigned tasks for the remaining hours (approximately 15 hours/week), to include client engagement work to support the existing clients in Comunilife programs. This may include reminder phone calls, client satisfaction surveys, outreach efforts to re-engage clients, etc.

• Utilize the Mental and Financial Wellness Everywhere Tool (mwTool), to screen clients for symptoms of common disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD), severe disorders (psychosis, mania), substance use disorders, suicide, and financial stressors.

• Based on mwTool results, match the type and severity of symptoms to one or more brief low-intensity counseling interventions or coordinate referral to a higher level of care (mental health specialist).

• Offer and deliver brief structured counseling interventions with step-by-step guidance from provider facing apps specific to the client’s symptom severity and areas of need.

• Provide direct coaching, education, and advocacy in linking, engaging, clients to get services through referrals in the community.

• Collaborate with Comunilife Programs to host community engagement and mental wellness education workshops.

• Participate and complete all required training as indicated by OMH and Comunilife.

• Be present during morning huddles to communicate impediments and confirm arrival of outreach locations.

• Maintain frequent communication with your supervisor via Google meet, Zoom or other communication platforms.

• Perform any other duty as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirement(s)

• Associate degree and higher preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of previous relevant experience in Behavioral Health or social services setting required.

• Must obtain mandated reporter (2 hours) prior to hire date. Website info:

• Most work is completed in community, with occasional work done in the office as indicated by supervisor.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.

• Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgement and decision-making.

• General knowledge of organization, community and/or social service resources programs.

• Subject to outside environmental conditions while performing tasks associated with job functions.

• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.

• Must be able to multitask with strong organization skills.

• Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.

• Bilingual – Spanish speaking a plus.

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About the role: The Mental Health Coach at Effective School Solutions provides comprehensive behavioral health services to K-12 students, including wellness promotion, behavioral health screening, individual and group support, care coordination, and crisis referral. This role focuses on serving vulnerable populations in a school-based setting, employing strategies to recognize and mitigate implicit biases for equitable and inclusive support. It requires understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds, exhibiting professionalism and ethical behavior, and adhering to legal and organizational standards. The ability to operate effectively in diverse environments is essential.Salary - $40,000 - $47,000Job Responsibilities:Behavioral Health Support:Provide individual and group support for students with behavioral health concerns.Facilitate promotion and prevention programming, including health education related to behavioral health.Perform regular check-ins and scheduled meetings to offer emotional support and promote wellness using structured curriculum materials.Administrative Support:Document activities related to individual and group behavioral health support.Arrange appointments related to behavioral health.Utilize comprehensive behavioral health screening tools and oversee the associated database management.Care Coordination:Connect individuals to behavioral health support resources like outpatient therapy, support groups, and social services.Coordinate with other behavioral health professionals, specifically for students who have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).Wellness Education:Deliver wellness education encompassing topics such as fundamental behavioral health symptoms, nutrition, and exercise.Support students in setting and planning goals, including areas such as improving physical activity and sleep habits.Instruct on essential life skills such as stress management, time management, and problem-solving.Coping Skills Development:Provide guidance on coping skills for youth, including behavior activation, recognizing thinking patterns, using distraction strategies, and regulating emotions.Group Programming:Facilitate small group sessions aimed at improving wellness and life skills, with a focus on social-emotional skills, stress management, time management, organization, and problem-solving.Raise awareness of prevalent behavioral health conditions through organized group curricula.Risk Response:Follow established protocols when addressing risk within the school or broader organizational setting.Identify potential risks and refer to on-site behavioral health providers, such as PPS professionals.Provide emotional support and facilitate warm handoffs to on-site behavioral health providers for students waiting to be seen for crisis services.Recognize potential risks and refer individuals to on-site behavioral health providers.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.2+ years of experience working in a school, health, or community settings, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.Strong understanding of adolescent development and behavioral health issues.Effective problem solving and communication skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Certification:California Certified Wellness Coach: Effective School Solutions will cover the costs associated with obtaining certification.Additional Requirements:Valid State ID.An official transcript demonstrating the completion of an associate's, bachelor's, or higher degree in a behavioral health field.Experience in fieldwork or professional practice.A completed bachelor's degree or higher with at least 2,000 hours of field or work experience in the same period, is required.Experience in mental health, substance use/addiction, social work, child welfare, or related fields in educational settings, non-profit organizations, community organizations, clinics, or health centers.Verification statements from former field supervisors, employers, or volunteer supervisors.Why join Effective School Solutions?ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance.ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.Effective School Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.#HP

The Front Office Supervisor will manage the daily functions and staffing needs of the front office in the assigned clinical department.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Leading the front office functions of the business office and making recommendations for changes to enhance efficiency and work flow.
• Coordinating front desk daily operations and staff work flows, shifting as necessary to meet increased demand.
• Working closely with the scheduling supervisor in coordinating orientation for all new front office staff, residents, medical students, providers and clinical staff to scheduling/business office operations.
• Coordinating completion of special projects by the front desk staff.
• Orienting new front desk staff to policies, procedures, and processes.
• Responding to front office staff employee relations concerns, consulting with Business Office Manager.
• Coordinating cross-training of front desk job functions to maximize staff efficiency, including the development and maintenance of a cross training plan.
• Leading front desk staff in team and individual meetings on a routine basis.
• Ability to perform all front desk functions including check in/check out, scheduling,

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional ready to make a difference? Join Intellect as a Clinical Provider and support clients on their mental health journeys through our innovative telehealth platform.

This flexible freelance role lets you set your own hours, perfect for enhancing your current job or private practice. We welcome diverse professionals who align with our mission. If you're committed to providing high-quality psychological services, we want you on our team!

Why Join Us?

Become part of a collaborative network of Clinical Psychologists and Counsellors dedicated to expanding access to quality mental health care. At Intellect, you’ll find a supportive community focused on enhancing lives and helping clients overcome personal challenges.

What You'll Do

• Provide 1-on-1 telehealth/or onsite mental health support for Intellect’s clients
• Address a range of clinical cases, including depression, anxiety, trauma, schizophrenia, eating disorders, addiction, and more
• Partner with our internal clinical team to improve the platform and client programs .

Requirements

• At least 2 - 3 years of experience
• Qualifications: Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology
• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) Desirable
• International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certification.
• EPPP Certification: Must have successfully passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (Applicants who have completed doctoral work and are preparing to take the EPPP are also encouraged to apply)

• Provide 1-on-1 telehealth/or onsite mental health support for Intellect's clients
• Address a range of clinical cases, including depression, anxiety, trauma, schizophrenia, eating disorders, addiction, and more
• Partner with our internal clinical team to improve the platform and client programs .

• At least 2 - 3 years of experience
• Qualifications: Master's degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology
• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) Desirable
• International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certification.
• EPPP Certification: Must have successfully passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (Applicants who have completed doctoral work and are preparing to take the EPPP are also encouraged to apply)

Job Description - Senior Mental Health & Wellness Specialist D)

Job Description

Senior Mental Health & Wellness Specialist - ( D )

Description

Description Senior Mental Health and Wellness Specialist will design, implement and evaluate wellbeing programs and services in cooperation with existing programs and assets to benefit the employee population. Advise and educate management and HR staff about wellbeing related matters. Partner with Sr. HR Business Partners to address wellbeing related needs and issues. Collaborate with vendors to leverage existing programs and services and support the development of new initiatives. This role may also involve some travel to additional Children's National locations on a limited basis.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
Master's Degree In social work, public health, or a related field (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years post graduate experience (Required)

Experience with employee wellbeing, specifically in healthcare (preferred)
Experience developing and implementing crisis response programs and services, including but not limited to peer support programs (preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Eager to learn and develop competencies in delivering new innovative behavior change approaches
Comfort and demonstrated experience with technology tools used to create efficiencies in workflows and track progress
Passionate about mental health
Independent, open-minded, non-judgmental, compassionate, flexible, good humor
Excellent interpersonal skills (communication and listening)
Ability to assess organizational culture and contribute to design of wellbeing programs
Demonstrated experience managing programs their communications, roll out and maintenance to large employee populations

Required Licenses and Certifications
Independent Social Worker Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level. Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Preferred) CHES or MCHES Upon Hire (Preferred)
CTR or CTSS Upon Hire (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities
Behavioral Health

• Lead the coordination of multiple programs and services related to supporting mental health in the workplace, including workplace training on identifying and supporting distress in self and peers, support after critical incidents, and ongoing proactive and reactive outreach and promotion of available resources
• Provide consultations to supervisors, managers, and Human Resources to identify employee needs and provide, propose, and/or develop proactive and responsive programs and services
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with Childrens National EAP vendor contacts
• Support critical incidents by coordinating a system level response
• Deliver trainings on topics related to emotional wellbeing and behavioral health
• Collaborate with Chaplains to support employee wellbeing
• Employ evidence-based outcome tracking
• Refer employee to relevant resources within the employer partners benefits ecosystem
• Adhere to standards of service operations, documentation, and privacy at all times
• Timely data reporting as requested
• Participate in quality assurance reviews to ensure quality care is provided
• Comply with relevant employer policies (such as safety and COVID protocols)
• Promote the onsite and EAP program through onsite meetings with managers, employees, employee resource groups, committees, etc.

Program/Project Management

• Understand organizational culture to guide program design
• Contribute to overall strategy of wellbeing programs that result in positive mental health changes for employees
• Advocate for organizational changes that reduce stress, burnout and provide mental health support for employees
• Collaborate with leadership and/or project sponsors to develop project structure, goals, and guiding principles.
• Escalates issues impacting the project or program to HR Leadership and/or project sponsors, as appropriate.
• Communicates project status to sponsors and stakeholders effectively and on a regular basis. Serves as a primary point of contact for project sponsors and other key stakeholders regarding project and project status.
• Updates and maintains all project plan documents and status reporting.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to draft manuscripts and conference proposals to disseminate lessons learned

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift : Day

Work Schedule : M - F

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a drug-free work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.