Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4
About The Position
The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District is seeking a Professional Counselor to provide recovery-, relapse-, and prevention-centered counseling services to individuals with addictive disorders, serious and persistent mental illness, and/or co-occurring disorders. Services include a broad range of evidence-based treatments requiring independent clinical judgment and the use of varied, in-depth evidence-based treatment modalities. The position may be filled at the Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4 level. The position is based at the NW LA Human Services District–Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic at 1310 N Hearne Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; some evening work may be assigned. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience. Licensed LPCs receive an additional $2.00 per hour for actual hours worked.
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 individual, family, and group counseling.
- Develop service plans addressing specialized problems related to addictive disorders, serious and persistent mental illness, severe emotional and behavioral disturbances, and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Participate in treatment-team decision-making, including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending treatment plans.
- Manage a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress during counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team.
- Conduct telephone and face-to-face crisis and non-crisis screening interviews for children, youth, and adults seeking clinic access to care.
- Determine eligibility for services.
- Document assessment data, treatment interventions, recommendations, and service implementation in official reports and the electronic health record for legal, professional, and ethical accountability.
- Review charts for clients with no contact, attempt re-engagement, and close cases as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
