Professional Counselor 4

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave up to six weeks

Paid holidays

State employee retirement benefits

Job summary

Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) in the Greater New Orleans region seeks licensed clinicians to deliver evidence-based behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes.

As a licensed clinician, you will assess client needs, develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate care, and support clients and families on their path to recovery, working with a multidisciplinary team in a mission-driven,

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as an LPC or LMFT plus two years of licensed counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for children, youth, and adults.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and supportive counseling.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community providers to coordinate services.
• Monitor progress, revise care plans, and document assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Connect clients with community resources while ensuring HIPAA compliance and ethical standards.
• Manage a diverse caseload and participate in staff development and quality initiatives.

Skills

LPC licensed

LMFT licensed

Two years experience

Education

Louisiana LPC license

LMFT license

Job description

About This Job

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

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.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program.