Clinician Jobs in Louisiana

Clinician jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in behavioral health, primary care, and community health settings, with steady demand in hospital systems and federally qualified health centers serving both urban and rural populations. The busiest hiring metros are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where employers like Ochsner Health, LSU Health, and Tulane Medical Center maintain ongoing hiring needs across experience levels from new graduates to senior practitioners. The most in-demand specialties include mental health and substance use counseling, pediatric care, and chronic disease management reflecting Louisiana's distinct public health priorities. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerMedVet
Top cityLafayette, LA
Cities hiring6
Work type80% On-site
Top industryEducation

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TeamHealth
Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician In Zachary, LA
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Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician In Zachary, LA
TeamHealth
Zachary, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
10,000+

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OCEANS HEALTHCARE
Central Intake Clinician Days PRN
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Central Intake Clinician Days PRN
OCEANS HEALTHCARE
Lafayette, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
1,001-5,000

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Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Early Childhood Supports and Services Clinician (LCSW or LPC)
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Early Childhood Supports and Services Clinician (LCSW or LPC)
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Jefferson Parish, LA
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$45k - $72k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
201-500

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OCEANS HEALTHCARE
Central Intake Clinician Nights
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Central Intake Clinician Nights
OCEANS HEALTHCARE
Lafayette, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
1,001-5,000

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Children's Bureau of New Orleans
Child & Youth Mental Health Clinician
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Children's Bureau of New Orleans
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Child & Youth Mental Health Clinician
Children's Bureau of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$49k - $55k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
11-50

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Clinician Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lafayette
3 jobs
New Orleans
3 jobs
Shreveport
2 jobs
Baton Rouge
2 jobs
Zachary
1 job
Mandeville
1 job

Clinician Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

MedVet
MedVet2 open roles
OCEANS HEALTHCARE
OCEANS HEALTHCARE2 open roles
Optum
Optum1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinician jobs across Louisiana.

  • Active Louisiana license issued by the relevant state professional licensing board
  • Master's or doctoral degree in a clinical field such as counseling, social work, or psychology
  • Current BLS or CPR certification required prior to patient-facing start date
  • Minimum one to three years of supervised clinical experience in a relevant care setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Ability to maintain documentation and meet Louisiana Medicaid billing compliance standards

Clinician Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinician in Louisiana?

The path depends on your clinical specialty, but most licensed clinicians in Louisiana must obtain state licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners, the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners, or the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, depending on discipline. You will need a relevant graduate degree, supervised clinical hours, and a passing score on the appropriate national licensure exam before the board will issue a Louisiana license.

Which companies hire clinicians in Louisiana?

Companies currently hiring clinicians in Louisiana include MedVet, OCEANS HEALTHCARE, and Optum, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and state-operated behavioral health facilities tend to post the most consistent openings across the state.

Which Louisiana cities have the most clinician jobs?

Lafayette, New Orleans, and Shreveport are the Louisiana cities with the most clinician openings. New Orleans leads because of its concentration of academic medical centers and large health systems, while Baton Rouge and Shreveport generate significant volume through regional hospital networks and state government-affiliated health facilities serving their surrounding parishes.

Are there remote clinician jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because much clinical work requires in-person patient contact. About 20% of clinician openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the telehealth-eligible portion of the role. Behavioral health counseling and psychiatric evaluation are the clinical sub-areas where remote or hybrid arrangements appear most frequently in Louisiana listings.

How can I get hired as a clinician in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a supervised clinical internship or a residency program, which Ochsner Health, LSU Health, and community health centers across Louisiana offer to new graduates completing their required post-degree hours. Roles such as case manager, patient navigator, or behavioral health technician are common lateral entry points that build the documented hours needed for full licensure. Having your provisional or associate license from the relevant Louisiana board in hand before applying gives you a meaningful edge over unlicensed candidates.

Where can I find and apply to clinician jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to clinician jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Louisiana employers across the state. Search for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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