DEPARTMENT HEAD

Posting Details Posting Summary Functional Position Title DEPARTMENT HEAD Position Number 00056889 Appointment Type Regular Location-City New Orleans School/Division ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS Department Counseling Position Summary The incumbent will be responsible for the overall administration of the Department of Counseling, guiding the Department toward achievement of its mission and vision. The incumbent will be responsible for the internal coordination of the program with all the departments within the School of Allied Health Professions and act as the primary representative of the program external to the LSU Health Sciences Center. The incumbent will also interact with key administrators of the linkage campuses to carry out the operational needs of the program in cooperation of the advisory board. As Department Head, the incumbent will have the primary responsibility for generating the required reports and to conduct the required evaluations and submit required and necessary accreditation reports. The incumbent will supervise the expenditure of all funds for the Department. The incumbent will serve as a department liaison to the students entering the Department of Counseling in the School of Allied Health Professions. Additional Position Information Minimum Qualifications Required Education Doctorate If Other Required Education, please specify Earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program Discipline(s) Counseling or related field Certifications/Licenses Required 5 years as Licensed or licensed eligible LPC-S in the state of Louisiana. A license or license eligible in a related field can also be considered. Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Five (5) Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Teaching graduate level counseling courses in a CACREP accredited program. 3 years of direct patient care as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred EducationIf Other Preferred Education, please specifyDiscipline(s)Certifications/Licenses PreferredIndicate the preferred experience to perform the job Experience serving in an administrative role • Experience teaching in a CACREP program .Experience with Cacrep and SACSCOC accreditation reporting • Experience teaching (in person, hybrid, and remote learning) • Membership in national, regional, and state Posting Detail Information Posting Number U01672P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Posting Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes Application Review Date to BeginSpecial Instructions SummaryEEO Statement LSU Health New Orleans seeks 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 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. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (). About the School/Department

Created: 2026-03-04