Embedded Counselor
Listed compensation
$52k-$77k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.
Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!
Department: Bessie & Leland Speed Counseling Center
Job Summary
Provide mental health counseling for students; presents outreach and educational programs to the University community to support the mental wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff of the university.
Job Description
Provides professional mental health counseling to students in the form of individual, group, and couples therapy.
- Provides crisis intervention for students experiencing a psychological emergency.
- Consults with academic departments and student affairs departments.
- May be involved in crisis prevention, or aiding with adjustment problems after a major life event.
- Maintains confidential records.
Job Responsibilities
Must be eligible or hold LPC or LCSW or LMFT with licensure in Miss.
Education Qualifications
Master's (Required)
Experience
Relevant experience | 3 Years | Required
Compensation
$51,604.80 - $77,396.80
Interview Requirement
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional mental health counseling, including individual, group, and couples therapy, to students. Conduct crisis intervention and facilitate outreach and educational programs to support the university community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess a valid LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license in Mississippi. A minimum of three years of relevant experience is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 12% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In Massachusetts, the Counselor weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$78k (94 salary observations; 213 listings), vs ~$74k nationally (2,533 salary observations; 7,212 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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