Social Service Counselor 4-A

LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) seeks a Social Service Counselor 4-A to lead the Single Point of Entry for behavioral health services at Terrebonne Behavioral Health Clinic in Houma, LA. The role includes advanced clinical leadership, supervision of case managers, and ensuring effective client screening and referrals.

The ideal candidate will have six years of social services experience (or equivalent), plus a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Six years of social services experience or equivalent.
• Experience supervising case managers.
• Ability to assess clients and refer to outside resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker with supervisory responsibilities for the SPOE program.
• Screen clients to assess behavioral health needs and coordinate referrals to outside resources.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Leadership & supervision

Screening & referrals

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

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 4-A to provide supervision and leadership for SCLHSA's Single Point of Entry (SPOE) for behavioral health services. 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.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow guidance or instructions.
• Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Managing Programs: The ability to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate programs to achieve strategic objectives and long-term outcomes.

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

• Serve as the lead worker, requiring advanced clinical skills, decision-making authority, and direct supervision of case managers who will be working in this program
• Be responsible for screening clients who require behavioral health services to assess the need for referrals to outside agencies for additional resources and for services that are provided in our behavioral health centers.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: This position is located at SCLHSA's Terrebonne Behavioral Health Clinic, located in Houma, LA.

Appointment Type: This vacancy is being announced as a Classified Position and will be filled as a Job Appointment that may transfer into a Probationary Appointment at a future date.

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Contact Information:

Shelby Hidalgo

HR Director

[e-mail]

985-857-3743

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