Professional Counselor 1-4

State of Louisiana; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) seeks a compassionate Professional Counselor 1-4 for its Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center in Houma, LA. This probationary appointment offers opportunities to deliver advanced behavioral health services to a diverse caseload.

Starting salary depends on education and experience. A Louisiana PLPC or PLMFT license is required. The role includes program design support and collaboration with other agencies to address community needs.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT).
• Experience providing behavioral health counseling in community programs preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counseling

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Consultation

Education

Louisiana PLPC/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.

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:

• 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

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Shelby Hidalgo

Acting HR Director

[e-mail]

985-857-3743

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