Professional Counselor 1-4

State of Louisiana; Raceland (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks a licensed Professional Counselor to deliver advanced behavioral health services in South Central Louisiana. The role supports complex caseloads, develops person-centered care plans, and provides guidance to partner agencies.

Located at Lafourche Behavioral Health Center in Raceland, the position offers probationary appointment and opportunities to advance within the counselor series as education and experience permit. A strong commitment to public service is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical services through individual, family, and/or group counseling.
• 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 addressing community needs.

Skills

PLPC/PLMFT licensure

Education

Licensure in PLPC or PLMFT

Job description

About This Job

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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 located at SCLHSA's Lafourche Behavioral Health Center, located in Raceland, LA.

Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment

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

Career Progression Group (CPG): This position participates in a CPG and may be filled as a Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4 level. The 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.

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

Employer Details

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Benefits

Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Licensure Requirements

Please select which licensure by the Louisiana Board of Licensed Professional Counselors you possess:

• Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
• Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• None of the above

Contact Information

Shelby Hidalgo
Acting HR Director
[e-mail]
985-857-3743

Application Details

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