PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 3 OR 4 - LEESVILLE

LDH- Central Louisiana Human Services District; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Louisiana Human Services District in Leesville, LA is seeking a Professional Counselor 3 or 4 to deliver the full range of clinical services within the Substance Use Disorder program.

Applicants must hold a current Louisiana license as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) and have two years of licensed counseling experience. This is a probationary appointment.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana license to practice as a PLPC or PLMFT with two years of licensed counseling experience.
• Experience delivering clinical services in Substance Use Disorder programs.
• Ability to work in a probationary appointment within a team-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in treatment team decision-making and plans therapeutic activities.
• Leads counseling groups for individuals with substance use disorders.
• Conducts peer reviews to improve outpatient SUD services.
• Manages caseloads of clients with substance use issues.

Skills

PLPC license

PLMFT license

counseling experience

Job description

Vision

The vision of the Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD) is to ensure access to care for all individuals within its catchment area—Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn Parishes—who are in need of behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder) and developmental disabilities programs and services.

Mission

The mission of CLHSD is to increase public awareness of behavioral health and developmental disability needs and to provide individuals with access to integrated, community-based services. CLHSD promotes wellness, recovery, and independence through education and by offering a broad range of programmatic and community resources that support informed choice and personal growth.

Philosophy

CLHSD believes that all persons served have the right to comprehensive, integrated, person-centered health care that meets their individual needs and supports the best possible outcomes in recovery.

We’re looking for a Professional Counselor 3 or 4 to service full range of clinical services within the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program.

Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) plus two years of licensed counseling experience.

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

Job Duties

• Participates in the decision-making process of the treatment team, including formulating therapeutic activities.
• Serves as a group leader/facilitator in counseling groups made up of persons with substance use disorders.
• May conduct peer reviews to refine the quality and level of outpatient substance use services provided.
• Manages caseloads of clients diagnosed with substance abuse issues

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type

Probational Appointment.

Career Progression

This position may be filled as a Professional Counselor 3 or 4.

Location

This vacancy is located at the Central Louisiana Human Services District. This announcement serves to fill vacancies in our Caring Choices Clinic in Leesville.

Compensation

This position offers the following starting rates for each level:

• Professional Counselor 3 -$21.46/hourly; $1,716.80/bi-weekly.
• Professional Counselor 4 -$22.96/hourly; $1,836.80/bi-weekly
• Eligible for premium pay of one dollar ($2.00) per hour for hours worked.

Note regarding the advertised pay range

The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

CLHSD provides and contracts for services that respect the cultural and social diversity of its consumers and are responsive to the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

CLHSD further affirms that helping young children and their parents manage difficulties early in life can prevent or reduce the development of disorders. Early intervention and prevention strategies minimize the risk of illness and reduce long-term treatment costs. The preferred treatment environment for CLHSD is community-based.