Social Service Counselor 3

State of Louisiana; La Place (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) in Laplace, LA seeks a Social Service Counselor 3 to provide advanced behavioral health services within community programs, guiding clients through assessments and referrals.

Location at River Parishes Behavioral Health Center; appointment is probationary; starting salary depends on education and experience. SAME program supports recruitment and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Five years of social services experience; OR six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of social services experience; OR a bachelor's degree plus two years of social services experience; OR an advanced degree in a social sciences field plus one year of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate new clients through the screening and orientation to services process.
• Conduct case management activities and assist licensed clinicians in completing the assessment process.
• Interview clients to access the need for referrals to outside agencies for additional resources.
• Complete referrals to the proper sources when necessary.
• Create and disseminate public relations information.
• Assist clinic manager and licensed clinicians in evaluating existing programs and making necessary changes.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Initiative

Making Accurate Judgments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in social sciences

Job description

Posting number: 226173

Department: LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

Job classification: SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Counseling

Summary

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 Social Service Counselor 3 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.

Competencies

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Experience Requirements

• Five years of social services experience; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of social services experience; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus two years of social services experience; OR
• An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus one year of social services experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling or prevention services will require certification or eligibility for certification issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor.

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

Job Duties

• Facilitate new clients through the screening and orientation to services process.
• Conduct case management activities and assist licensed clinicians in completing the assessment process.
• Interview clients to access the need for referrals to outside agencies for additional resources.
• Complete referrals to the proper sources when necessary.
• Create and disseminate public relations information.
• Assist clinic manager and licensed clinicians in evaluating existing programs and making necessary changes.

Position Specific Details

Location: This position is located at SCLHSA's River Parishes Behavioral Health Center located in Laplace, LA.

Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Shelby Hidalgo
HR Director
[e-mail]
985-857-3743