Professional Counselor

McNeese State University; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ELMHS is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Professional Counselor to join the Social Services Department. The role provides specialized counseling to adult civil and forensic populations, supporting rehabilitation through an interdisciplinary treatment approach.

Applicants must hold a Louisiana LPC or LMFT license and have two years of licensed counseling experience. The official job specs are defined by the State Civil Service and can be found here.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana LPC or LMFT license.
• Two years of licensed counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve early, middle and late adult population; treat civil and forensic populations.
• Lead group sessions for individuals with sexual disorders/trauma, educate on coping, and conduct individual/group counseling for offenders and victims.
• Develop knowledge of correctional or community resources to refer offenders for specialized services.
• Act as liaison between inpatient staff, Program Director, and contract staff regarding patient progress and questions; participate in community health programs and continuing education.

Skills

Counseling

Forensic counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Group counseling

Education

Louisiana LPC license

Job description

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.

ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to come and join ELMHS as a part of the Social Services Department as a Professional Counselor! In this role, the selected candidate will provide specialized counseling services to adult civil and forensic populations, supporting rehabilitation and recovery through an interdisciplinary treatment approach.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) plus two years of licensed counseling experience.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

In this role, you will:

• Serve early, middle and late adult population. This position treats both civil and forensic populations. Provides specialized counseling component in an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team approach to planning and treatment.
• Serve as group leader/facilitator in peer groups made up of person with sexual disorders/trauma in order to educate them on coping with such difficulties. Conducts individual and group counseling for sexual offenders and victims with general supervision.
• Develop a working knowledge of correctional or community resources in order to recommend or refer offenders for specialized services.
• Act as a liaison between the inpatient staff, Program Director, and contract staff regarding patient progress, clinical concerns or general questions. Attends and participates in community health related programs, in-services, continuing education and maintains professional reading.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

[e-mail]

225-634-0680

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.