Social Service Counselor 3

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) in Laplace, LA seeks a compassionate Social Service Counselor 3 to provide advanced behavioral health services within community programs. This leadership role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven environment.

The position involves screening, case management, client interviews, referrals to external resources, and collaboration with licensed clinicians to evaluate and adapt programs to meet community

Qualifications

• Five years of social services experience
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of social services experience
• A bachelor's degree plus two years of social services experience
• 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

Initiative

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

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.

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.

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.

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.