LCSW/Instr. I

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Florida in Tampa seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Outpatient Therapist) to join its outpatient psychiatry center. You will diagnose, assess and treat mental health disorders across age groups in a clinical care team.

Responsibilities include delivering direct outpatient care, developing treatment plans, coordinating with care teams, and maintaining timely EMR documentation. Involvement in teaching or academic advising may be expected.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree candidates must have at least two years of applicable experience; Master’s may substitute.
• Specific certifications or licensures may be required or preferred for certain program areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct outpatient care to adult, child and adolescent patients using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Develops and updates treatment plans to help patients meet their goals.
• Communicates and coordinates care with other providers and documents in the EMR in a timely manner.
• May represent and contribute to teaching, research, service and related administrative activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

• Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US

Job Description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Outpatient Therapist) to join its clinical care team. This position provides outpatient therapy services in support of the clinical mission of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences. This position diagnoses, assesses and treats mental health and psychological disorders in adults, children and adolescents at the Department's outpatient psychiatry center location.

Responsibilities

Clinical:

Provides direct outpatient care to adult, child and adolescent patients utilizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Acts as an independent licensed provider in a competent, capable and professional manner that exemplifies current standard of care and practice in therapy. Develops and updates treatment plan to help patients meet their goals during current standards of practice.

Other:

Communications and coordinates care with other internal and external providers and care teams as necessary. Documents in electronic medical record in a timely manner following standards of care; Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.

Qualifications

Each position assigned to this classification must require specific training at the Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree level in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or other field appropriate to the program content. Bachelor’s degree candidates must have at least two years of applicable experience. The Master’s degree may substitute for the required experience. Specific certifications or licensures may be required or preferred for certain program areas.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.