Louisiana State University Looking for Nine-Month or Twelve-Month Clinical Social Worker/Professional Counselor Full Time

Reporting to the Director, Mental Health Service (MHS), Student Health Center, this counselor offers clinical mental health treatment
tailored to the unique needs of LSU students. The counselor functions as a member of the MHS team consisting of clinical/counseling
psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and a psychiatrist. The Counselor should have a deep appreciation
for the integrated care model, collaborating with the Medical Clinic, Wellness and Health Promotion and Lighthouse Program teams. In
addition, the counselor should be committed to advancing the divisional priorities of quality, access and inclusion, and mattering and
belonging.

Job Responsibilities:

Direct Student Service – 65%

• Provides individual, couple, and
  group psychotherapy, using best practices appropriate for a university setting, both in-person and through telehealth with an emphasis on a
  brief model of psychotherapy. Conducts initial assessment services including walk-in, crisis intervention, intake for treatment, and
  referral of students to community and campus resources. Provides mental health consultation to faculty, staff and parents to help them
  address the needs of their students in distress.

Collaborative Care & Intern Supervision – 15%

• Manages
  caseload, consulting with fellow providers in Student Health Center as needed for peer review and collaborative care practices. Attends all
  team, unit and departmental staff meetings, and other meetings as requested. Provides training to mental health interns through didactic
  seminars, consultation, and direct supervision as needed. Provides outreach and presentations to the campus as needed.

Documentation & Quality Control – 15%

• Carries out administrative responsibilities including documentation, appointment
  scheduling, community referral follow-up in keeping with departmental policies and professional standards. Participates in annual quality
  improvement studies, chart reviews, and required annual training for the center.

Other Duties – 5%

• Performs other
  duties as assigned by the Director, Mental Health Service. Support broad divisional/institutional efforts including at least 40 hours per
  year helping with initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, and other
  special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from CSWE accredited graduate
  program, or Master’s degree in mental health counseling from CACREP accredited graduate program.
• Three years in the practice of
  social work or community counseling.
• One-year clinical work experience working in a multidisciplinary mental health setting.

Minimum Certifications/Licenses

• LCSW Licensed by the LA Board of Social Work Examiners or
• LPC or LMFT by the LA Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
• Or obtain license for independent practice within 6 months of
  hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Clinical experience working in an
  integrated healthcare setting.
• Clinical experience working with a young adult population

Additional
Requirements/Expectations:
Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to
drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this
position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure.

Ability to
work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.

Special Instructions:
Requested application materials include a
letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three
professional references; official transcripts; and copy of license to practice. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your
application or salary ranges, please contact Mitzi Trentacoste at 225-578-5719.

Additional Position
Information:
Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background
check.

Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and
vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption
for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the
State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of
Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of
Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana
benefits and retirement.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
LSU is designated as a State As a
Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those
seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ([email protected]).

HCM Contact Information:
For questions
or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating
applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the
department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.