Professional Counselor 4

Grambling State University; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment up to $50,000

Full-time clinical practice: 40+ hrs/w

Network of behavioral health clinics

Job summary

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority seeks a Professional Counselor 4 to provide intensive behavioral health assessments and therapy in Monroe. The role requires a current LPC or LMFT license in Louisiana and at least two years of licensed counseling experience.

You will work as part of a treatment team, completing biopsychosocial assessments, ASIs, and mandatory screenings, with opportunities for NHSC loan repayment support for full-time clinicians.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana LPC or LMFT license required.
• Two years of licensed counseling experience preferred.
• Full-time clinical practice with 40+ hours per week and 45 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases.
• Complete initial biopsychosocial assessments and annual reassessments.
• Maintain written and electronic records with concurrent documentation.
• Serve as backup to treatment, medical, and support staff as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Intervention skills

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or LMFT

Tools

TOMS

QOC surveys

ASIs

Job description

NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY MISSION:

Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help them realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility.

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a Professional Counselor 4 to provide intensive developmental and therapeutic assessment and treatment in serious or complicated cases that require a range of therapeutic and intervention skills. Join a dedicated team of professionals that will allow you to work as part of a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health (mental health or substance use) treatment.

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:

• Plans, prioritizes, and manages clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases by completing initial biopsychosocial assessments, annual reassessments, ASIs, and all assigned screening tools in accordance with NEDHSA policy.
• Attends in-service trainings for staff and completes required trainings in a timely manner while assisting with the collection of TOMS and QOC surveys, as assigned.
• Completes written and electronic records with concurrent documentation.
• Serves as backup to treatment, medical, and support staff at NEDHSA's clinics as needed. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor and/or appointing authority as required.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty

Location: Monroe Integrated Care Clinic

Compensation: NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.

• 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.

(Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.)

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA

Human Resources Director A

Northeast DeltaHuman Services Authority

2513 Ferrand Street

Monroe, LA 71201

318-362-4237 (office)

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