Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Overview

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will be responsible for providing counseling services to students of Touro College of Dental Medicine onsite at the Albuquerque, New Mexico clinic and is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Student Affairs in any student-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Provides short-term psychotherapy and crisis management to address the mental health needs of a diverse student community.

• Provides a network of mental health referrals in the Albuquerque community to serve our students with long-term treatment needs.

• Develops outreach targeted to at-risk student groups.

• Educates and collaborates with other departments in identifying and referring students of concern.

• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to student needs, promote mental health, and ensure coordinated care.

• Design, implement, and evaluate wellness and well-being programs for students, promoting a proactive and inclusive approach to mental health and well-being.

• Develops and maintains a system for HIPPA-compliant records of mental health services.

• Provides groups workshops and educational events to teach about wellness and mental illness.

• Develops a method for tracking trends in requests for and obtainment of counseling services.

• Serves on various committees as assigned.

• Provides community education about psycho-educational topics through fliers, bulletin boards, emails, and brochures.

Supportive Supervision & Professional Growth

• We believe in nurturing our team through meaningful connection and reflective practice This role includes:

• One hour of weekly individual clinical supervision with a licensed supervisor, focused on deepening clinical insight, enhancing skills, and supporting licensure goals.

• One hour of weekly group supervision, fostering collaboration, shared learning, and a strong sense of professional community.

• Departmental in-services and access to educational events, offered regularly to promote best practices, keep staff informed of emerging trends, and support ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or equivalent degree required.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in counseling required.

Certifications/Licensures

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of a wide range of clinical mental health diagnosis.

• Ability to utilize counseling skills as related to: Cognitive mental health, relaxation techniques, relationship counseling, career, counseling and trauma counseling skills.

• Ability to act in situations as a primary prevention.

• Ability to promote counseling services.

• Ability to handle stressful Stress management.

• Ability to work on various multidisciplinary teams/committees.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

• Annual Holiday Schedule

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Job Locations US-NM-Albuquerque

ID 2026-13035

College TUNY - College of Dental Medicine

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Varies, some evening hours.

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Student Services

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US