Social Service Counselor 3

State of Louisiana; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SCLHSA seeks a Social Service Counselor 3 to provide advanced behavioral health services at the River Parishes Behavioral Health Center in Laplace, LA. This leadership-level role supports case management, client screening, and referral coordination within community programs.

The ideal candidate has extensive social services experience, relevant education, and the ability to work with licensed clinicians to evaluate and adapt programs in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of social services experience or six years in any field plus two years in social services.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years in social services, or advanced degree in social sciences with one year of social services experience.
• Certification may be required for addictive disorder counseling per ADRA or its successor.

Responsibilities

• Screen and orient new clients to services.
• Assist licensed clinicians with assessments and case management.
• Refer clients to outside resources as needed.
• Create and disseminate public relations information.
• Assist clinic manager and clinicians in evaluating programs.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Initiative

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Advanced degree in social sciences

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 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.

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.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING 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 Requirements

• 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.

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.

No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information

Shelby Hidalgo

HR Director

[e-mail]

985-857-3743