9-Month Clinical Social Worker/Professional Counselor

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Job Posting Title:

9-Month Clinical Social Worker/Professional Counselor

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - SHC - MHS - Clinical Social Work (Kayla LeBeau (00069015))

   

Work Location:

0252 Student Health Center (C&l Infirmary)

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant 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. Master's degree from MPCAC accredited graduate programs may be considered.
• 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.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

This is a 9-month position. 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 lea