Social Service Counselor 4-B

Nunez Community College; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Human Services District accepts applications for the Social Service Counselor 4-B in the Addiction Services Department. The role involves direct services to adults with addictive disorders, leading group therapy sessions, and coordinating with families and service providers to improve outcomes.

Preferred candidates may hold a Louisiana clinical license (LAC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) and have 2+ years in addiction assessment/treatment, including gambling treatment; appointment type is

Qualifications

• Six years of social services experience or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Experience in addiction assessment and treatment preferred, including gambling treatment.
• Certification eligibility for Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services for adults with Addictive Disorders.
• Leads group therapy and educates participants on coping and relapse prevention.
• Monitors and refines the quality and level of services; coordinates with families and providers.
• Maintains professional education to enhance expertise in addiction and mental illness treatment.
• May liaise with community resources and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Social services experience

Addictive disorders

Gambling treatment

Accountability

Critical thinking

Customer focus

Leading change

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years social services

Advanced degree in social sciences + 2 years

Job description

Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives!

One of ten districts across Louisiana, MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults, children and families of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes. In particular, we serve residents who are uninsured, or Medicaid eligible/covered, individuals suffering from mental illness, individuals suffering from addiction, and individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

Are you a Licensed Addictions Counselor with experience in addiction assessment and treatment, including Gambling treatment experience?

If so, we want to hear from you! We're looking for a dedicated Social Service Counselor 4-B to join our team in a meaningful and rewarding role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by addiction.

Join Our Team at Metropolitan Human Services District – Addiction Services Department !

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Leading Change: The ability to lead people through change by setting a focused direction, building trust, addressing concerns, and supporting lasting results.

• 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:

Some of the key responsibilities you will perform as a Social Service Counselor 4-B

• Provides direct services for adult persons with Addictive Disorders
• Serves as a group leader/facilitator in a group therapy setting made up of persons with addictive disorders in order to provide treatment and educate them on coping with such difficulties and methods for preventing relapse.
• Serves as a member of the monitoring team to review and refine the quality and level of services provided.
• Serves as liaison and coordinator between individuals, their families, the community, and service providers.
• Maintains and advances professional educational level to enhance expertise in addiction and mental illness treatment of agency clients.

** Preferred License/Experience: Preference may be given to candidates that hold a valid Louisiana clinical license (LAC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) and have a minimum of 2 years of experience in addiction assessment and treatment, including experience in gambling treatment. Experience working with both youth and adult populations is a plus.**

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Tanisha Alexander

MHSD Human Resources Business Partner

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