Professional Counselor 4

Metropolitan Human Services District; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Human Services District in New Orleans is seeking licensed behavioral health clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based services to children, youth and adults across the Greater New Orleans region.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, deliver individual and group therapy, coordinate care with families and schools, and ensure HIPAA-compliant documentation while contributing to a compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana LPC or LMFT license with at least two years of licensed counseling experience.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy and case management.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for children, youth, and adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and supportive counseling to help clients achieve their treatment goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, schools, community providers, and other support systems to coordinate comprehensive behavioral health services.
• Monitor client progress, revise individualized Plans of Care as needed, and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Connect clients and families with community resources while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, professional ethics, organizational policies, and Louisiana licensing standards.
• Manage a diverse caseload, participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered behavioral health team dedicated to improving outcomes across the lifespan.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Case management

Care coordination

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

Louisiana LPC or LMFT license

Job description

One of ten districts across Louisiana, MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults, children and families of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes.

Are you a passionate, licensed behavioral health clinician looking to make a meaningful difference in your community? Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) is seeking dedicated, compassionate professionals to join our team and provide high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across the Greater New Orleans region.

As a Licensed Clinician, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to children, youth, and adults experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess client needs, develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate care, and support clients and their families on their path to recovery.

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your clinical expertise is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your work has a direct impact on the communities we serve. If you thrive in a mission-driven organization, value teamwork and innovation, and are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care, we encourage you to apply.

Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives!

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.

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

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for children, youth, and adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and supportive counseling to help clients achieve their treatment goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, schools, community providers, and other support systems to coordinate comprehensive behavioral health services.
• Monitor client progress, revise individualized Plans of Care as needed, and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Connect clients and families with community resources while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, professional ethics, organizational policies, and Louisiana licensing standards.
• Manage a diverse caseload, participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered behavioral health team dedicated to improving outcomes across the lifespan.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probationary

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tanisha Alexander
MHSD Human Resources Business Partner
[e-mail]

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