MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL I - CLINICAL(6555)

Jefferson Parish; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish in Harvey, LA seeks a professional in juvenile behavioral health to provide individual, group, and family therapy for detained youth within the West Jefferson Detention Center. Under general supervision, you will coordinate therapeutic treatment services and work with detention and Juvenile Court staff.

Requirements include a Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline and current provisional licensure or eligibility (PLPC/PLMFT or LMSW or CAC).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health related discipline.
• PLUS meets one of the following: PLPC/PLMFT or LMSW or CAC licensure eligibility.
• Convictions under the Louisiana Child Protection Act may disqualify unless pardoned in time for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy for detained youth.
• Interview juveniles and guardians; collect assessment information.
• Coordinate treatment services with detention staff and Juvenile Court; provide written and verbal feedback on client progress.
• Coordinate with in-house professionals; assist with screening/assessment procedures and policy development.
• Travel to meet with clients/families as needed; drive a personal vehicle with valid license and insurance.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Interviews

Case management

Education

Master's degree in a behavioral health related discipline

PLPC/PLMFT or LMSW or CAC licensure eligibility

Job description

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.Under general supervision, this is professional level counseling work with juvenile offenders and their families under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court assigned to the Intensive Probation Program. This is independent work responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy for detained youth. Employee interviews juveniles and guardians, collects assessment information, consults with other staff professionals, develops and maintains case files, and performs related work as required. Work involves primarily coordinating therapeutic treatment services, coordinating substance abuse treatment services, coordinating drug testing, coordinating therapeutic treatment with other agencies, coordinating in-house therapeutic training, coordinating with in-house professionals, and making treatment recommendations to detention and probation staff, and Juvenile Court to include written and verbal feedback on client progress. Work also involves providing screening/assessment services to youth, assisting with training non-clinical staff on screening/assessment procedures, and assisting with the development of screening/assessment policies. Employee will be required to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the detention facility. Consults with supervisor on problems in complex cases and applies recommended therapeutic approaches and techniques. While work is primarily at the L. Robert Rivarde Detention Center, work may also require travel to meet with clients and/or families, as needed. Position also requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a behavioral health related discipline (e.g., counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or similar); PLUS meets one of the following:

• Active status as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) issued by the LPC Board of Examiners.
• Active status as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Active status as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.

NOTE: Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.

ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof.Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing.Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.