Provide psychosocial support, counseling, and comprehensive assessments to patients and families within the Department of Pediatrics. Coordinate diverse services including crisis intervention, group therapy, and patient advocacy while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in counseling or social work and a valid LPC or LCSW license in the State of Mississippi. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of human behavior, psychosocial methods, and the treatment of behavioral disorders.
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Job Requisition ID: R00050863 Job Category: Clinician Organization: SOM-Peds-Child Development Clinic Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - Child Development - Department of Pediatrics 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, Skills, and 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: 06/4/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care.
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