Senior Counselor (LPC/LMFT) — Crisis & Assessment Expert

State of Louisiana; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay $1.00/hour for direct asst

SER pay rates for Professional Counsel

Job summary

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority in Hammond, Louisiana seeks a Professional Counselor to perform clinical assessment and treatment for adults with mental health needs and substance use disorders. The role includes intake, evaluations, and crisis interventions within an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold an LPC or LMFT license in Louisiana and have at least two years of licensed counseling experience. Salary notes include SER rates and an hourly premium for direct patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Louisiana LPC or LMFT license with at least two years of licensed counseling experience.
• Provide clinical assessment and treatment for adults and crisis cases within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to complete intake, psycho-social evaluations, and written communications with other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Completes intake and psycho-social evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Completes correspondence and reports with other agencies regarding a client’s care.
• Provides crisis evaluation and intervention for individuals in acute distress.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Intake assessment

Psycho-social evaluation

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Job description

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority in Hammond, Louisiana seeks a Professional Counselor to perform clinical assessment and treatment for adults with mental health needs and substance use disorders. The role includes intake, evaluations, and crisis interventions within an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold an LPC or LMFT license in Louisiana and have at least two years of licensed counseling experience. Salary notes include SER rates and an hourly premium for direct patient care.