PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 5 (THERAPIST)

State of Louisiana; Bogalusa (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks a Professional Counselor 5 for the Bogalusa Behavioral Health Clinic in Bogalusa, LA. The role requires strong clinical skills and trauma-informed leadership to supervise a treatment team and provide individual therapy within an interdisciplinary setting.

Ideal candidates hold an LPC or LMFT license with at least three years of licensed counseling experience, and must be able to manage crisis interventions and coordinate care across services.

Qualifications

• Must hold Louisiana LPC or LMFT license with 3 years of licensed counseling experience.
• Strong clinical skills and trauma-informed care approach.
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical supervisor.
• Maintain an assigned caseload and provide individual therapy services.
• Conduct groups as needed and complete intake assessments.
• Provide crisis interventions and emergency counseling as needed.
• Maintain the waiting list and provide client education.
• Supervise staff and participate in treatment team staffing.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Individual therapy

Crisis intervention

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Job description

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 5 (THERAPIST) in Bogalusa, LA | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Louisiana

Location

Bogalusa, LA

Classified

Job Number

227247-PC5-BBHC

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER

We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.

Our agency is seeking a Professional Counselor 5 for our Behavioral Health Clinic located in Bogalusa, LA. An ideal candidate should have strong clinical skills, the ability to communicate in a way that promotes understanding and engagement and commitment to trauma-informed care. As a Clinical Supervisor they must also be able to lead their team in a way that builds trust, motivates others, fosters accountability, and aligns people, processes, and tools to achieve shared goals. Join us and make an impact where leadership and teamwork come together. Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) plus three 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.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as the clinical supervisor
• Maintains an assigned caseload and provides individual therapy services.
• Conducts groups as needed and completes intake assessments.
• Provides crisis interventions and emergency counseling as needed.
• Maintains the waiting list.
• Provides education to clients and families related to substance use disorders.
• Provides professional/clinical supervision to staff.
• Manages work assignments and participates in treatment team staffing.
• Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and provides guidance to those that may require additional support and coordination of services.
• May serve as a back-up to the Clinic Manager as needed.
• May oversee and maintain daily clinical reporting processes as requested.

About this Job

EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER

We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.

Our agency is seeking a Professional Counselor 5 for our Behavioral Health Clinic located in Bogalusa, LA. An ideal candidate should have strong clinical skills, the ability to communicate in a way that promotes understanding and engagement and commitment to trauma-informed care. As a Clinical Supervisor they must also be able to lead their team in a way that builds trust, motivates others, fosters accountability, and aligns people, processes, and tools to achieve shared goals. Join us and make an impact where leadership and teamwork come together. Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about our agency, please Visit our website

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 three 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.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as the clinical supervisor
• Maintains an assigned caseload and provides individual therapy services.
• Conducts groups as needed and completes intake assessments.
• Provides crisis interventions and emergency counseling as needed.
• Maintains the waiting list.
• Provides education to clients and families related to substance use disorders.
• Provides professional/clinical supervision to staff.
• Manages work assignments and participates in treatment team staffing.
• Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and provides guidance to those that may require additional support and coordination of services.
• May serve as a back-up to the Clinic Manager as needed.
• May oversee and maintain daily clinical reporting processes as requested.

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment or Promotional

Compensation: Salary may be negotiable depending on the chosen applicant’s level of experience. The pay range for the position is:

• Professional Counselor 5: $24.57/hour minimum - $44.28/hour maximum

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and not the maximum amount usually offered to new hires.

Location: Bogalusa Behavioral Health Clinic in Bogalusa, Louisiana

We strongly encourage individuals who have substance abuse treatment experience or have passed the ADC, AADC, or EMAC exam apply to this posting.

No Civil Service test score is required is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information

For additional information about this vacancy, contact:

Kasi Silbernagel, HR Specialist

FPHSA Human Resources

835 Pride Drive, Suite B

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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