Clinical Social Worker / Professional Counselor

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Mental Health Service (MHS) in the Student Health Center (SHC), this position offers clinical mental health treatment and services tailored to the unique needs of LSU students. The counselor functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of clinical/counseling psychologists, clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors. The counselor should have a deep appreciation for the integrated care model, collaborating with other units in the Student Health Center including Medical Clinic, Wellness and Student Support, and Lighthouse Program teams. In addition, the clinician should be committed to advancing the Student Affairs Divisional priorities, and cultivating a working relationship with Our Lady of the Lake.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling from an accredited graduate program.
• Three years of post Master's clinical work experience in the practice of social work or counseling.
• One year clinical work experience in an outpatient multidisciplinary mental health service setting.
• LCSW licensed by the LA Board of Social Work Examiners OR LPC or LMFT by the LA Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
• Must be able to show proof of license.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience working in an integrated healthcare setting.
• Clinical experience working with a young adult population.
• Experience in crisis assessment and intervention.
• Certification to be a clinical supervisor (BACS, LPC-S, etc).

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Conduct initial assessment services including walk-in, crisis intervention, intake for treatment, and referral of students to community and campus resources.
• Provide mental health consultation to faculty, staff and parents to help them address the needs of their students in distress.
• Carry out caseload management responsibilities, consult with fellow providers in SHC as needed for peer review and collaborative care practices.
• Attend all MHS staff meetings and other SHC meetings as requested.
• Provide training to interns at MHS through didactic seminars, consultation, and direct supervision as needed.
• Provide outreach and presentations to the campus as needed.
• Carry out administrative responsibilities including documentation, appointment scheduling, community referral follow-up in keeping with departmental policies and professional standards.
• Participate in annual quality improvement studies, chart reviews, and required annual training for the center.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director and Director of Mental Health Service. This includes but is not limited to efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including engaging in in-service opportunities for the division, and other special projects.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees