Professional Counselor 4 (Therpist)

State of Louisiana•Hammond, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is seeking a Professional Counselor to provide clinical assessment and treatment to clients with mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment needs, and high-risk patients in crisis. The agency provides person-centered services to adults and children with substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health needs, with the goal of supporting meaningful and productive lives in the community. The position is located at Rosenblum Behavioral Health Clinic in Hammond, Louisiana. It is a probational appointment or job appointment. The position is eligible for premium pay of $1.00 per hour for hours worked performing direct patient care. The advertised Special Entrance Rate is $24.35 per hour minimum to $40.53 per hour maximum; salary may be negotiable based on the selected applicant’s experience. The maximum listed rate is the maximum salary available in this job title, not necessarily the maximum rate offered to a new hire.

Requirements

Possess a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Have at least two years of licensed counseling experience.

Nice To Haves

Substance abuse treatment experience is strongly recommended.
Having passed the ADC, AADC, or EMAC exam at the time of appointment is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

Complete intake and psychosocial evaluations, primarily for adults and some aftercare individuals.
Provide technical and clinical input on diagnosis and treatment through interdisciplinary staff consultation with staff prescribers to establish treatment plans.
Complete correspondence, written reports, and other communications with other agencies regarding an individual's care.
May provide crisis evaluations for individuals in acute distress, potentially requiring complex and specialized crisis intervention, psychosocial evaluation, and specialized clinical treatment.