Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3, 4
About The Position
Capital Area Human Services District (CAHS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Professional Counselor to join its Addiction Recovery Services team. The role provides counseling, support, and evidence-based interventions to individuals throughout their recovery from addiction. The ideal candidate delivers high-quality, person-centered care and fosters hope, resilience, and lasting recovery. CAHS describes its vision as excelling at making lives better and its mission as delivering caring and responsive services that lead to a better tomorrow. Its philosophy emphasizes that all individuals are valuable community members and that staff work as a unified team to help people succeed in work, school, life, and other endeavors. The position conducts comprehensive substance abuse assessments for individuals referred by DCFS, develops individualized treatment plans, and coordinates care with community agencies and service providers. It also provides case management, education for clients and families, and timely clinical documentation and reporting. The position is located in CAHS’s Addiction Recovery Services (ARS). It is a probational appointment, scheduled for eight hours per day, Monday through Friday. The position may be filled at Professional Counselor level 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the selected applicant’s experience. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience; the maximum salary for Professional Counselor 4 is $86,070 annually.
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).
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive substance abuse assessments for individuals referred by DCFS.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and client needs.
- Collaborate with community agencies and service providers to support ongoing services and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate client data and prepare monthly and annual reports required by DCFS.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case staffing to coordinate comprehensive client care.
- Provide case management by coordinating referrals and connecting clients with community resources and ancillary or recovery support services.
- Educate clients and their families about addiction, recovery, relapse prevention, and available community resources.
- Coordinate with administrative support staff to reschedule appointments for clients who missed scheduled visits.
- Complete clinical assessments, treatment documentation, progress notes, and other required records accurately and in a timely manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
