Clinical Therapist

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University Translational Science Institute in New Orleans seeks a Staff Therapist to join the Campus Health team. This role focuses on providing mental health services and promoting student wellbeing through individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and outreach activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling, with relevant licensure and experience in diverse settings. Join us in fostering a supportive environment for students!

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work Degree with current LMSW or LCSW license.
• Master’s Degree in Counseling with current LPC license.
• 1 year of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide student mental health services, including consultations and individual therapy.
• Design and deliver outreach programs to students.
• Serve as a liaison to campus departments as assigned.

Skills

Psychotherapy experience

Cultural competency

Group intervention delivery

Education

Master of Social Work or Counseling

Job description

The Staff Therapist is part of the Tulane University Campus Health team of committed professionals dedicated to supporting and promoting student health and wellbeing as a core institutional value through a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach. This position resides within the Counseling Center and reports to the Assistant Director. This position is responsible for delivering clinical services and participating in outreach activities.

As a member of the Counseling Center, the Staff Therapist provides student mental health services, including urgent walk-in assessments, consultations, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and workshops. This position also participates in designing and delivering outreach programs to students, as well as developing materials and presentations on topics pertinent to various University constituencies. The Staff Therapist is responsible for a specified area of coordination or advocacy or serves as a liaison to departments or groups on campus as assigned by the Counseling Center leadership. Activities such as data collection and analysis, as well as program coordination, may also be pursued at times. This position participates regularly in Campus Health, therapist team, and Counseling Center staff meetings and trainings.

Responsibilities

Deliver clinical services and participate in outreach activities as described above. Provide student mental health services, including urgent walk-in assessments, consultations, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and workshops. Design and deliver outreach programs to students and develop materials and presentations on topics pertinent to various University constituencies. Coordinate or advocate in a specified area and serve as a liaison to campus departments or groups as assigned by Counseling Center leadership. Collect and analyze data and coordinate programs as needed. Participate in Campus Health, therapist team, and Counseling Center staff meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• Master of Social Work Degree with current LMSW or LCSW license. 1 year of clinical experience.
• Master’s Degree in Counseling with current LPC license. 1 year of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualification:

• 3 years of psychotherapy experience.
• Training and interest in working with multicultural issues and students with diverse identities.
• Experience delivering group interventions.
• Experience working with university students in a college counseling setting.
• Training and experience working with substance abuse issues.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.