Guidance Counselors for hire in Jackson, MS

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    Master's degree67%
    Bachelor's degree16%
    Doctorate14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years20%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    Jackson Public Schools
    Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare
    Acadia Healthcare
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year38%
    2-5 years38%
    More than 5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 269 profiles for Guidance Counselors in Jackson, MS

Last updated: Oct 8, 2026

Guidance Counselor: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Jackson, MS: $57,834 yearly

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  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern-Master’s Level

    Pearl, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CCAC

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • Mental Health Therapist

    Flowood, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    CMHCCertified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCertified Group Exercise Instructor+8 more

    Skills

    Person-Centered TherapyOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsRelationship Management
  • Qualified Mental Health Professional

    Jackson, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    QMHP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMarriage & Family Therapy CertificationCertified Case ManagerDriver's LicenseCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsPsychoanalytic TherapyPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • School Counselor

    Pearl, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationSchool Counseling CertificationCareer CounselingDriver's LicenseCertified School Psychologist+8 more

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingPrivate School ExperienceAnalysis SkillsStrategic Planning
  • Children’s Therapist

    Jackson, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    CMHCRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCounseling CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsPerson-Centered TherapyOrganizational SkillsTypingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
  • Substance Abuse Counselor

    Jackson, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    QIDP CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLMSWSocial Work LicenseBLS

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSocial WorkProgram DevelopmentProgram ManagementExecutive LeadershipSenior Leadership

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What's the average time to fill a guidance counselor role?

The average time to fill a guidance counselor role is 23 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do guidance counselors tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a guidance counselor include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for guidance counselors?

Common licenses or certifications for guidance counselors include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Counseling Certification.

What are some job titles related to guidance counselors?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guidance counselors include: mental health therapist, substance abuse counselor and school counselor.

What level of education is common for a guidance counselor?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a guidance counselor in Jackson, MS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guidance counselor?

Most guidance counselors have 14 years of professional experience.

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