Professional Counselor 1
About The Position
This position is located at the David Wade Correctional Center in Homer, LA. The Louisiana Department of Corrections' mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. This role involves providing high-quality counseling and mental health services to inmates. The Department values and supports employees through recognition programs, community building, internal promotion opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Professional growth is encouraged through numerous avenues. The department offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance (also available post-retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules. Alternative work schedules, such as 4/10s, may be available for certain positions upon meeting policy requirements.
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT)
- Applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
- Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
Nice To Haves
- This is a 24-hour facility. Applicants may be required to work shift work.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with legal standards
- Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and group therapy
Benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Health insurance (also available post-retirement)
- At least 10 paid holidays
- Sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year
- Paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week
- Deferred compensation plan
- Flexible benefits plan
- Alternate work schedules (e.g., 4/10s may be available)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
