LPC-BARIATRIC METABOLIC

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and counseling to patients and families facing weight management and transplant-related challenges. You will coordinate services, conduct assessments, and supervise students.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to performance improvement initiatives, and help navigate financial assistance and community

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or social work is required.
• Current licensure as LPC or LCSW in Mississippi is required.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and counseling methods.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients' needs.
• Performs Level II transplant evaluations to determine discharge planning needs.
• Maintains documentation, prepares reports, and ensures compliance with guidelines.
• Reassesses patient needs and updates the plan of care based on progress.
• Provides delivery of care plan interventions, including crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop integrated care plans.
• Identifies community resources, makes referrals, and facilitates access to services.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and attends meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection and analysis

Education

Master's degree in counseling or social work

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053406

Job Category

Clinician

Organization

SOM-Weight Management-Clinical Psychologist

Location/s

Colony Park South

RiverChase Flowood

Job Title

LPC-BARIATRIC METABOLIC

Job Summary

To offer psychosocial support and counseling to patients and their families, helping them cope with emotional and physical challenges. To coordinate a range of services, including group therapy, crisis intervention, bereavement support, client advocacy, referrals, prevention programs, education, implementation, and psychosocial assessments. To provide supervision for undergraduate and graduate students, and to contribute to the development and execution of performance improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

Education And Experience Required

Master's degree in counseling or social work.

Certifications, Licenses, Or Registration Required

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Mississippi

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; psychosocial methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions and for counseling and guidance. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to gather, record, and analyze data. Ability to assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate the social, emotional, environmental, and medical needs of patients and families.
• Performs Level II evaluations for transplant applicants, donors, and individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities to determine discharge planning needs.
• Maintains thorough documentation, prepares reports, and ensures compliance with departmental guidelines and standards.
• Continuously reassesses patient needs, monitors interventions, and updates the plan of care based on progress or changing circumstances.
• Ensures access to medical coverage by securing necessary documentation and supporting materials.
• Provides or supervises delivery of care plan interventions including resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, prevention services, bereavement support, counseling, therapy, education, and patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement care plans that actively involve the patient and/or family.
• Coordinates with team members to ensure comprehensive, integrated care and to support positive clinical outcomes.
• Identifies appropriate community resources, makes referrals, and facilitates access to external services as needed.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives including data collection, continuing education, policy development, and committee involvement.
• Attends and contributes to staff, department, and administrative meetings as assigned.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of local community agencies, health and social service programs, and acts as liaison when needed.
• Stays current on medical/legal issues such as advance directives, child/elder abuse, and confidentiality requirements.
• Supports patients in navigating financial assistance options, including applications for state benefits, charity care, and other aid programs.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date

09/15/2026