Hybrid Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3 or 4 bei State of Louisiana, LA
State of Louisiana, LA · Many, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Many
About the Department
The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District's mission is to increase public awareness of and to provide access for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities to integrated community based services while promoting wellness, recovery and independence through education and the choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources.
Our vision is the Northwest Louisiana Human Services District exists so that individuals with mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities residing in the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life.
We are seeking a Professional Counselor to provide recovery, relapse and prevention centered Professional Counseling Services to individuals with addictive disorders, serious and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. These services include a broad range of evidenced based treatment and require independent clinical judgment and use of varied in-depth evidenced based treatment modalities.
Position Duties
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT).
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
Conducts individual, family and group counseling.
Develops service plans to address specialized problems related to issues experienced from effects of addictive disorder, serious and persistent mental illness, sever emotional and behavioral disturbance and/co-occurring disorders.
Participates in the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.
Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team.
Conducts telephone and face-to-face crisis and non-crisis screening interviews for Children/Youth and Adults seeking Access to Care through clinic. Determines eligibility.
Manages caseload by reviewing charts for no contact, attempting re-engagement and closure of cases as appropriate.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3 or 4
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday -Friday.
Location: This position will be with the NW LA Human Services District - Many Behavioral Health Clinic located at 265 Highland Dr, Many, LA TWO days per week and the Natchitoches Behavioral Health Clinic located at 210 medical Dr, Natchitoches, LA THREE days per week.
Compensation: Based on level of qualifications and experience.
The minimum and maximum pay levels for the position is listed below:
- Professional Counselor 1 -$18.38/hour minimum - $33.08/hour maximum
- Professional Counselor 2 -$19.67/hour minimum - $35.40/hour maximum
- Professional Counselor 3 -$21.05/hour minimum - $37.88/hour maximum
- Professional Counselor 4 -$22.52/hour minimum - $40.53/hour maximum
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
NW LA Human Services District
Human Resources
1310 N Hearne Ave
Shreveport, LA 71107
318-676-5111 Jetzt bewerben
