COUNSELOR

Apis Services Inc•Harvey, LA

20d•$0 - $23

About The Position

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking a compassionate Counselor to join its Louisiana ACT Program, which provides community-based behavioral health services to people living with serious mental illness, substance use challenges, and co-occurring disorders. The program uses a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach to help participants pursue their goals, strengthen coping skills, and build meaningful lives in their communities. The Counselor provides clinical support in addiction and mental health through therapeutic counseling, insight-oriented interventions, and recovery-focused treatment planning. The role maintains an active caseload, provides individual and group counseling, and collaborates with participants and team members to support treatment outcomes. Services are delivered in community-based and office-based settings, and schedule flexibility may be required to meet participant and program needs. This is a full-time position paying $22.69 per hour. DailyPay is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
At least two years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
At least one year of specialized substance use training or supervised experience.
Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, stoop, crouch, and travel throughout the community as needed.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, frequently lift up to 20 pounds, and regularly lift up to 10 pounds.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community-based behavioral health services.
Experience facilitating therapy groups.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices.
Experience supporting individuals with substance use and mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

Partner with participants to develop individualized recovery goals.
Provide individual counseling services and facilitate therapeutic group counseling sessions.
Use evidence-based interventions to support recovery.
Assist participants with aftercare planning and follow-up services, and encourage continued engagement in treatment and recovery activities.
Maintain an active caseload and engage participants in ongoing treatment.
Evaluate participant progress and provide updates to funders and referral sources when requested.
Participate in clinical case conferences and treatment team meetings.
Monitor treatment goals, progress, and discharge planning activities.
Maintain tracking systems for treatment plans and required program documentation.
Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes, including entering information into the electronic medical record according to agency guidelines.
Maintain an up-to-date scheduling calendar and protect participant confidentiality.
Complete required reports and documentation and perform additional duties as assigned.
Treat participants, families, and coworkers with respect and dignity; maintain a caring, supportive, and professional attitude.
Promote the program’s recovery-oriented philosophy and participate in team meetings, supervision, and training opportunities.
Uphold RHD values and ethical standards in all interactions.