Social Service Counselor 4A

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SER bi-weekly pay and hourly rate

Longevity premium pay

Job summary

Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS) in Jackson, Louisiana, is seeking a Social Service Counselor 4-A to support quality improvement by promoting compliance with treatment planning standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient care aligns with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

The ideal candidate will review clinical documentation, monitor performance improvement activities, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the facility's Total

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services as a leader for the Competency Restoration group with pre-trial clients who enter the facility as not competent to proceed.
• Coordinates, implements, and monitors the provision of substance abuse education, treatment, and relapse prevention.
• Completes social needs health equity assessments on all intakes and provides statistical data for Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Documents treatment summaries on each client's chart, specifying progress towards treatment objectives and goals and response to interventions using the BIRP documentation method. Documents daily for all social services provided.
• Documents daily pertinent information needed by other treatment team providers for optimal care.
• Participates in educational trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.
• Maintains a current, valid, and unencumbered motor vehicle operator’s license.

Skills

Displaying Expertise

Judgment

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Driving results

Education

Six years of social services experience

Six years of full-time experience in any field + 3 years in social services

Bachelor’s + 3 years in social services

Advanced degree in social sciences + 2 years in social services

Job description

This vacancy is located within the Total Quality Management (TQM) Department at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS) in Jackson, Louisiana.

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long term psychiatric are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana.

ELMHS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Social Service Counselor 4-A to support the facility's quality improvement initiatives by promoting compliance with treatment planning standards, reviewing clinical documentation, monitoring performance improvement activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of patient care and ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation requirements.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• 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.
• Managing Stakeholders: The ability to identify key stakeholders, manage relationships, and align interests to move work forward.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver 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:

• Providesdirect services as a leader for the Competency Restoration group with pre-trial clients who enter the facility as not competent to proceed.
• Coordinates, implements, and monitors the provision of substance abuse education, treatment, and relapse prevention.
• Completes social needs health equity assessments on all intakes and provides statistical data for Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Documents treatment summaries on each client's chart, specifying progress towards treatment objectives and goals and response to interventions using the BIRP documentation method. Documents daily for all social services provided.
• Documents daily pertinent information needed by other treatment team providers for optimal care.
• Participates in educational trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.
• Maintains a current, valid, and unencumbered motor vehicle operator’s license.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Compensation: Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Special Entrance Rate (SER):

• $2,175.60 bi-weekly
• $27.20 per hour

Premium Pay

• Facility Longevity Pay: $2.00–$5.00 per hour physically worked.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Virginia Pace

ELMHS HR

[e-mail]

225-634-0259