Empowering LPC Counselor: Psychosocial Care & Support

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide psychosocial support to patients and families. You will coordinate services including group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement support, referrals, prevention programs, education, and psychosocial assessments.

You will supervise undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to performance improvement initiatives in a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or social work is required.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or LCSW in Mississippi required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Performs Level II evaluations for transplant applicants, donors, and others.
• Maintains documentation, prepares reports, ensures policy compliance.
• Continuously reassesses patient needs and updates care plans.
• Provides or supervises care plan interventions including counseling and referrals.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Identifies community resources and coordinates external referrals.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Counseling

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in counseling or social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide psychosocial support to patients and families. You will coordinate services including group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement support, referrals, prevention programs, education, and psychosocial assessments.

You will supervise undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to performance improvement initiatives in a collaborative clinical environment.