Professional Counselor 1 - 4

State of Louisiana•Elmwood, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) is seeking a Professional Counselor to provide therapy services to clients within the Behavioral Health Community Services Division. This division offers a range of community-based programs for individuals recovering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders. The role involves working with evidence-based models such as Functional Family Therapy (FFT and FFT-CW), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and Community Psychiatric Support & Treatment (CPST), serving youth and adults involved in various systems including juvenile justice, child welfare, and the adult justice system. These services are crucial for individuals at risk of out-of-home placement or further system involvement.

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).
Must have a current driver's license, proof of insurance and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Functional Family Therapy (FFT and FFT-CW), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and/or Community Psychiatric Support & Treatment (CPST).

Responsibilities

Maintain at a minimum 37.5% productivity standard of billable service time.
Complete comprehensive assessments and service plans using appropriate diagnostic interviews and model techniques. Service plans include problems, goals, and objectives of the individual, as well as, type, frequency and duration of service to be provided. Service plans are signed by the individual served and the guardian if the service recipient is a minor.
Provides therapeutic services to client consistent with the therapy model.
Provides therapeutic interventions to the individuals served and families in the community, and outside of the typical 9-5 hour workday, as consistent involvement from family members is essential to the models. Consequently, flexibility to conduct after-hours appointments is a necessity for this position.
Conducts sessions consistent with the model.
Maintains compliance with ethical standards and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations regarding confidentiality, as defined by licensure, law and JPHSA policy.
Travels to homes and/or other locations in the community to provide services in a fashion consistent with the model.
May transport individuals served in agency vehicles.
Maintains compliance with JPHSA's Driver Safety Program Policy; incumbent must have a current driver's license, proof of insurance and clean driving record.
Individuals served cannot be transported in the incumbent's personal vehicle.