PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 4

State of Louisiana; Crowley (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana invites applications for a Professional Counselor at the Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic. The role focuses on behavioral health assessments, interventions, and counseling for individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance-use, and co-occurring disorders.

Qualified candidates hold an LPC or LMFT license in Louisiana with at least two years of licensed counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Louisiana LPC or LMFT license and have two years of licensed counseling experience.
• Experience with behavioral health assessments and treatment planning.
• Proficient in documenting in an EHR system and coordinating care with staff.
• Ability to work in a clinic setting serving individuals and families in Crowley, LA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary counselor to individuals with mental illness, substance-use disorder, and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide behavioral health assessments and contribute to treatment planning.
• Document client information and treatment plans in an EHR; coordinate admissions, discharges, and follow-up services.
• Adhere to laws and policies of licensing and governmental agencies, within district guidelines.

Skills

Behavioral health assessments

Counseling

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or LMFT license

Job description

Interested in joining our team and helping to serve Acadiana with quality, compassionate care?

We are looking for a Professional Counselor in our Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic with experience in providing behavioral health assessments, interventions, and counseling to individuals and their families. In this role as a Professional Counselor, you will serve as the primary counselor to individuals with acute and chronic mental illness, substance-use disorder, and co-occurring disorders.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 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:

In this role as a Professional Counselor, you will:

• Serve as the primary counselor to individuals with acute and chronic mental illness, substance-use disorder, and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide behavioral health assessments, working closely with other staff members to provide ongoing assessment and treatment planning for clients of the clinic and making referrals to other resources as needed.
• Documents and updates client information and treatment plans in an EHR (Electronic Health Record) System as needed. Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up services across programs and with team members to ensure clients receive quality treatment.
• Works in accordance with the laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of all applicable licensing/governmental agencies, accreditation bodies, and within the guidelines set by the Acadiana Area Human Services District.

Position –Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 40 hours/week

Location: This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District – Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic

This AAHSD SITE is NHSC (National Health Service Corps) APPROVED. QUALIFYING PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources Analyst

[e-mail]

AAHSD-Human Resources
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506

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