Title: Licensed Professional Counselor
Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Madison, Mississippi, United States
Jason Rasean Polk, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at University of Mississippi Medical Center, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals for dedication, achievements, and leadership in counseling and mental health.
Dedicated to supporting individuals through their personal challenges for many years, Mr. Polk has excelled as a licensed professional counselor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center since 2024. He began his career as a sales representative for CUTCO Cutlery in Ridgeland, Mississippi in 2008 before working as an intern at Golden Triangle Recovery Center from 2010 to 2012 and a server at Ruby Tuesday from 2011 to 2013. He subsequently found success in the field of pharmaceuticals as a certified pharmacy technician for CVS Health from 2013 to 2019 and at the University of Mississippi Medical Center from 2017 to 2024. Prior to his present position, Mr. Polk found success as a mental health therapist at Region 8 Mental Health from 2016 to 2018 and at Resilience Counseling and Recovery Center in Flowood, Mississippi, from 2020 to 2021.
Mr. Polk’s academic background at Mississippi State University laid the foundation for his career in counseling, having earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology in 2011 and a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling in 2016. He likewise obtained his certifications as a professional counselor and telemental health provider in order to supplement his professional skill set and help others in need. His passion for psychology was ignited during his collegiate studies upon switching his major from engineering to psychology after being inspired by his general psychology professor, Michael Valentine, whose internship enabled him to witness the transformative power of counseling firsthand. Mr. Polk attributes his success to his exceptional ability to listen deeply and solve complex problems, skills he honed during his youth.
Looking toward the future, Mr. Polk is committed to remaining open to new opportunities while focusing on the present. He hopes to continue exploring his potential for personal growth and development at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, with a proactive mindset that drives him to advance his career and thrive in whatever path life presents. Moreover, Mr. Polk aims to expand the counseling program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in order to provide unique services that complement those offered by the psychiatry department.
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