Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Counselor

Open Health Care Clinic; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Health Care Clinic is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to conduct screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations, identifying needs and assigning DSM/ICD diagnoses. You will develop individualized treatment plans with evidence-based interventions and crisis support.

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams, referrals, and community resources ensures continuity of care while maintaining confidential documentation and contributing to staff training and compliance

Qualifications

• Active licensure in Louisiana (LCSW) or LPC required.
• Master's degree in social work or counseling required.
• Minimum 1 year of paid post-degree clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care framework preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and co‑occurring disorders preferred.
• BLS for healthcare providers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to identify needs and assign DSM/ICD diagnoses.
• Assess barriers to care and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support access to services.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans with evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis support.
• Coordinate referrals, case conferences, and community resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in training, policy compliance, and education initiatives.

Skills

DSM/ICD diagnoses

Evidence-based interventions

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in counseling

Job description

Open Health Care Clinic is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to conduct screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations, identifying needs and assigning DSM/ICD diagnoses. You will develop individualized treatment plans with evidence-based interventions and crisis support.

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams, referrals, and community resources ensures continuity of care while maintaining confidential documentation and contributing to staff training and compliance