Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3, Or 4
About The Position
This position is located at the David Wade Correctional Center in Homer, LA. The Louisiana Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified and compassionate person to provide high-quality counseling and mental health services to inmates. The department's mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services, with a commitment to integrity, accountability, and respect for the rights and dignity of all. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
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), to be considered for employment, 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.
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
- A defined benefit pension plan
- Health insurance that is 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
- A deferred compensation plan
- A flexible benefits plan
- Alternate work schedules
- Premium pay: A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
