Professional Counselor 3/4 - Crisis, Assessment & MAT

State of Louisiana; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority in Denham Springs, LA seeks a Professional Counselor to perform clinical assessment and treatment for adults and youth with mental health and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include intake, psycho-social evaluations, and crisis intervention as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role offers structured appointment progression with Professional Counselor 3/4 levels, premiums for direct care, and salary ranges per SER, with location at Denham

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) plus two years of counseling experience.
• Experience conducting intake and psycho-social evaluations and developing treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide crisis evaluation and intervention for individuals in acute distress.

Responsibilities

• Completes intake and psycho-social evaluations and contributes to diagnosis and treatment plans with staff prescribers.
• Prepares correspondence and reports with other agencies regarding a client’s care.
• May provide crisis evaluation and specialized clinical treatment for individuals in acute distress.

Job description

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority in Denham Springs, LA seeks a Professional Counselor to perform clinical assessment and treatment for adults and youth with mental health and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include intake, psycho-social evaluations, and crisis intervention as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role offers structured appointment progression with Professional Counselor 3/4 levels, premiums for direct care, and salary ranges per SER, with location at Denham