Professional Counselor 1-4

LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority; Morgan City (LA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority in Morgan City, LA, is seeking a compassionate Professional Counselor 1-4 to deliver advanced behavioral health services across community programs. This leadership-level role emphasizes individual, family, and group counseling within a supportive, mission-driven team.

The starting salary is based on education and experience, with opportunities for growth within the Professional Counselor series as you progress from level 1 to 4, in a state

Qualifikationen

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a PLPC or a PLMFT is required.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Clinical counseling

Behavioral health

Case management

Communication

Ausbildung

Louisiana PLPC/PLMFT license eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

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:

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 St. Mary Behavioral Health Center in Morgan City, 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

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