Professional Counselor 3 Or 4 (Therapist)

State of Louisiana • Denham Springs, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is seeking a Professional Counselor to provide clinical assessment and treatment for 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 who meet treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health needs, with the goal of empowering people to lead meaningful and productive lives in their communities.

The position is based at the Denham Springs Behavioral Health Clinic in Denham Springs, Louisiana. It is a Probational Appointment or Job Appointment and may be filled at the Professional Counselor 3 or Professional Counselor 4 level. Rates are $22.76–$38.67 per hour for Professional Counselor 3 and $24.35–$41.38 per hour for Professional Counselor 4. Salary may be negotiable depending on the selected applicant’s experience. The position is eligible for an additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked performing direct patient care.

Requirements

• Possess a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT).
• Have at least two years of 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 during interdisciplinary staff consultations, including consultations with staff prescribers, to establish treatment plans.
• Complete correspondence, written reports, and other communications with agencies regarding an individual's care.
• May provide crisis evaluations for individuals in acute distress referred by family members, coroners, law authorities, or others.
• Provide complex and specialized crisis intervention, psychosocial evaluation, and specialized clinical treatment when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed