What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR position at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Functional Position Title
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Position Number
00058222
Appointment Type
Regular
Location-City
New Orleans
School / Division
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Department
Counseling
Position Summary
The School of Allied Health Professions at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full time, 12-month clinical clinician position to serve as a clinician in the Department of Counseling's Child & Family Counseling Clinic.
LSUHSC-NO invites applications for a master's level (or higher level degree) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (or Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) in the Department of Counseling's CACREP accredited program's on site counseling clinic. The successful candidate will maintain an active clinical caseload in the Counseling Department's Child and Family Counseling Clinic (CFCC) and provide services to children ages 2-12 years old. Candidate must have clinical training and preparation as a registered play therapist and a history of providing clinical services to children under the age of 12 years.
Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Master's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Counseling
Certifications / Licenses Required
LPC, RPT
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Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
Working with children
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Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications / Licenses Preferred
LPC-S, RPT-S, telehealth
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Preferred Qualifications :
- Professional publication and presentation of scholarly works
- Telehealth provision of clinical services
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
U01207P
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the School / Department
The LSUHSC Department of Counseling is strongly committed to continuing its reputation of excellence in research, teaching, and service. The department, which has Three full-time faculty members, grants a Master of Health Sciences degree in Counseling. LSUHSC and the greater New Orleans metropolitan area offer a broad range of opportunities for collaborative research and service. The LSUHSC SAHP is part of the New Orleans Biomedical district, which includes the University Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center-New Orleans, Louisiana Cancer Research Center, and the New Orleans Bio Innovation Center. New Orleans is a vibrant city rich in cultural diversity and identity.
