Professional Counselor 4

LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) seeks a Professional Counselor 4 to deliver advanced behavioral health services at the BHCC in Thibodaux, LA. The role requires licensure in Louisiana (LPC or LMFT) and two years of counseling experience.

The incumbent will manage a complex caseload, develop person-centered care plans, and provide consultation to partner agencies while contributing to program design and community needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional counselor licensure in Louisiana required or eligible.
• Experience delivering individual, family, and group behavioral health services.
• Ability to provide advanced clinical services and consultation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical services through individual, family and/or group counseling to a complex caseload.
• Prepare person-centered plans based on recommended levels of care.
• Provide written and verbal consultation to other agencies.
• Assist the clinic manager in designing and implementing community programs.

Skills

Individual counseling

Family counseling

Group counseling

Consultation

Education

Louisiana LPC license

LMFT license

Job description

Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.

Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Professional Counselor 4 to provide advanced, professional behavioral health services within our community programs. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region, we want to hear from you.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website.

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

As a Professional Counselor 4, the incumbent will:

• Provide advanced clinical services through individual, family and/or group counseling to a complex caseload of behavioral health clients.
• Prepare person-centered plans for clients based on recommended levels of care.
• Provide both written and verbal consultation to other agencies.
• Assist the clinic manager in designing and implementing programs that address community needs.

Position-Specific Details

Location: This position is at SCLHSA's Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Thibodaux, LA.

Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the selected applicant's education and experience.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Shelby Hidalgo
Acting HR Director
[e-mail]
985-857-3743

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