Professional Counselor 4
About The Position
Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) is seeking a licensed behavioral health clinician to provide person-centered services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across the Greater New Orleans region. MHSD oversees publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities services for residents of Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard Parishes. The clinician provides evidence-based behavioral health services to people experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The role works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess client needs, develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate care, and support clients and families in recovery. The position is a probationary appointment. Salary is determined based on qualifications and experience; the advertised maximum represents the maximum salary available at this title and level over a career, rather than the maximum offer for a new hire. No Civil Service test score is required. Applicants must complete the electronic application, including detailed relevant education and experience; resumes are not accepted in place of those application sections, and incomplete applications may be rejected.
Requirements
- Current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Two years of licensed counseling experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for children, youth, and adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
- Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and supportive counseling to help clients achieve treatment goals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, schools, community providers, and other support systems to coordinate behavioral health services.
- Monitor client progress, revise Plans of Care as needed, and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Connect clients and families with community resources while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, professional ethics, organizational policies, and Louisiana licensing standards.
- Manage a diverse caseload, participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered behavioral health team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
