Professional Counselor 1-4

LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana seeks a Professional Counselor 1-4 to provide advanced behavioral health services in community programs. This leadership-level role supports a complex caseload and multidisciplinary teams.

Offered probationary appointment; starting salary depends on education and experience. Eligible for Career Progression Group with potential to advance from Counselor 1 to 4.

Qualifications

• Possession of PLPC or PLMFT license is required.
• Experience providing advanced behavioral health services preferred.
• Ability to design and implement community programs together with clinic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical services to a complex caseload via individual, family and/or group counseling.
• Prepare person-centered plans based on recommended levels of care.
• Provide written and verbal consultation to other agencies.
• Assist clinic manager in designing and implementing programs addressing community needs.

Skills

Individual counseling

Family counseling

Group counseling

Consultation to other agencies

Education

PLPC or PLMFT license

Job description

Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.

Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Professional Counselor 1-4 to provide advanced, professional behavioral health services within our community programs. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region, we want to hear from you.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT).

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

Job Duties:

As a Professional Counselor 1-4, the incumbent will:

• Provide advanced clinical services through individual, family and/or group counseling to a complex caseload of behavioral health clients.
• Prepare person-centered plans for clients based on recommended levels of care.
• Provide both written and verbal consultation to other agencies.
• Assist the clinic manager in designing and implementing programs that address community needs.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: This position is at SCLHSA's Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center in Houma, LA.

Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the selected applicant's education and experience.

Career Progression Group (CPG): This position participates in a CPG and may be filled as a Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4 level, at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Please click on the link to learn more about each job level:

• Professional Counselor 1
• Professional Counselor 2
• Professional Counselor 3
• Professional Counselor 4

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