Professional Counselor 4

LDH-Northeast Delta Human Services Authority; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

NHSC-approved site

Career development opportunities

Job summary

NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY seeks a Professional Counselor 4 to provide intensive developmental and therapeutic assessment and treatment in serious or complicated cases. Requires Louisiana LPC or LMFT licensure with two years of licensed counseling experience.

Location: Ruston Integrated Care Clinic. NHSC designation offers loan repayment opportunities up to $50,000 for 2 years of full-time practice.

Qualifications

• Possession of 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.
• Ability to work as part of a treatment team.
• Experience with biopsychosocial assessments (ASIs) and required screening tools.
• Proficiency in written and electronic record documentation.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce stigma surrounding behavioral health treatment.
• 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 policy.
• Attends in-service trainings and completes required trainings; assists with collection of surveys.
• Completes written and electronic records with concurrent documentation.
• Serves as backup to treatment, medical, and support staff as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Case management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Louisiana LPC license

Louisiana LMFT license

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.

Professional Counselor 4

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.

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:

• Works as a part of a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health (mental health or substance use) treatment.
• 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: Ruston 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 the initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice. (-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.