Functional Position Title

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

Position Number

00053670

Appointment Type

Regular

Location-City

Other

School/Division

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Department

Psychiatry

Position Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) in this position will function as one of the 10 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Teams in the state specifically known as the Spoke Care Team (SCT) as part of the Louisiana State Opioid Response Program (LaSOR). The SCT will serve approx. 200 patients being treated for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) by Office Based Opioid Treatment Providers (OBOTs) also referred to as Spokes. This program is in conjunction with an agreement between the State of Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health and LSUHSC-NO. Incumbent will provide addiction mental health services and case management to patients and families in order to OBOT providers, such as screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT), assessments, case coordination, and recovery support services, as well as assistance with data collection and entry. Incumbent will work collaboratively with other project personnel in developing/supporting waiver authorized prescribers, contracts, and consent for treatment. All work will be performed in accordance with the laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of all applicable licensing and governmental agencies, LSUHSC, and with the guidelines set by the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Behavioral Health.

This position services the following parishes: Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Cameron, Beauregard, and Allen. In some cases tele modalities may be used.

Additional Position Information

This position may potentially be done virtually.

Required Education

Bachelor's

If Other Required Education, please specify

Discipline(s)

Social Work, psychology, or related field

Certifications/Licenses Required

At least one of the following: LAC, Licensed Addiction Counselor; LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

Two

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Addiction experience either in training or in practice

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

Preferred Education

Master's

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Discipline(s)

Social Work, psychology, or related field

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; LCSW-S, Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor; LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor; LPC-S, or other advanced credentials applicable to substance abuse support

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Two years of addiction experience either in training or in practice in collaborative care setting

Posting Number

U00843P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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.

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