Clinical Social Worker / Professional Counselor

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Job Posting Title:

Clinical Social Worker / Professional Counselor

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - SHC - MHS - Licensed Professional Counselors (Lorraine Hebert-Palmer (00256085))

Work Location:

Student Health Center (C&l Infirmary) Building

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Mental Health Service (MHS) within the LSU Student Health Center (SHC), the Clinical Social Worker/Professional Counselor offers clinical mental health treatment and services tailored to the unique needs of the students in the LSU Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School. The counselor functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of clinical/counseling psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and a psychiatrist. This position will be primarily based in the Graduate School but will also provide services to the broader student population to maintain a full clinical caseload. This position will also assist the Graduate School students with understanding how to access and maximize the myriad of resources offered by the SHC and the LSU campus collaborating with other units in the Student Health Center including Medical Clinic, Wellness and Student Support, and Lighthouse Program teams.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT

The LSU Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School is a unique community with distinct academic, professional, and personal experiences that can shape a graduate student’s well-being and success. This new position provides an opportunity to build and strengthen mental health services specifically designed to meet the needs of graduate students while also contributing to the broader mental health mission of the LSU Student Health Center.

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Dedicated to fostering access and student success through genuine respect for the varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our community.

Committed to high-quality outputs and while doing so maintains attention to detail, is organized, and learns to anticipate the needs of others.

Maintain positive co-worker relationships and foster an environment of trust, inclusion, and honest dialog among team members.

Deep appreciation for and commitment to an integrated care model.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

In LSU Student Affairs, we create conditions that matter for student success. This priority guides how we approach our work, make decisions, and serve our students, their families, and our campus community. We pursue quality in all that we do. Students and staff deserve our best, every day, in every way. We consistently search for ways to always look to make it easy for students to succeed, whether by simplifying processes or removing barriers. We are LSU-centric as we think strategically and make decisions that advance LSU’s mission, priorities, and students. We lead with curiosity, explore possibilities, and remain open to better ideas, which means we always start with maybe. Finally, we prioritize relationships, collaborating intentionally and recognizing that people are our greatest strength.

RESPONSIBILITIESDirect Service (65%)

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.

Collaborative Care/Intern Supervision (15%)

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.

Documentation and Quality Improvement (15%)

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 (5%)

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Mental Health Service. This includes but is not limited to: efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per academic year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, or other special projects etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• 1 year of clinical mental health experience in an outpatient mental health 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification to be a clinical supervisor (BACS, LPC-S, etc).
• Clinical experience working in an integrated, collaborative, multi-disciplinary clinical care facility.
• Experience in crisis assessment and intervention.

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 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 and willingness to work occasional nights and weekends.

APPLICATIONS

Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. Please direct all nominations and inquiries for the position to Kelsi Taylor, Administrative Services Manager, at [ktay126@lsu.edu](mailto:ktay126@lsu.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references, and a copy of license to practice. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references, and a copy of license to practice. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Kelsi Taylor at 225-578-2308.

Skills Needed:Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 27, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 24, 2027

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.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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 [HR@lsu.edu](mailto:HR@lsu.edu). 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.