Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Mental Health Specialist

SWLA Center for Health Services; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Plan

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SWLA Center for Health Services seeks a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide and oversee psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management within the Behavioral Health department. The LPC will document patient diagnoses and education in the EHR, initiate behavioral interventions, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

The candidate should hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Mental Health Counseling, a Louisiana LPC license, and meet CME/CEU

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in the Mental Health Counseling field.
• Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana (unrestricted, current).
• Maintain CME/CEU requirements for licensure in Louisiana.
• Minimum of one year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial evaluations and assessments.
• Provide counseling therapy and crisis intervention.
• Document diagnoses and education in EHRs.
• Coordinate with Behavioral Health team and resources.
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic orientations to cases.
• Maintain rapport with clients and supports.
• Utilize DSM/ICD in treatment planning.
• Collaborate with community resources and care providers.
• Assist in program administration and planning.
• Pursue professional development and quality improvement.

Skills

DSM diagnosis

ICD coding

Crisis intervention

Case management

Therapeutic orientations

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Mental Health Counseling

Louisiana LPC licensure (unrestricted)

CME/CEU requirements for license renewal

Minimum 1 year experience

Job description

SWLA Center for Health Services seeks a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide and oversee psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management within the Behavioral Health department. The LPC will document patient diagnoses and education in the EHR, initiate behavioral interventions, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

The candidate should hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Mental Health Counseling, a Louisiana LPC license, and meet CME/CEU