Social Service Counselor 1 - 4B

State of Louisiana • Lafayette, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our agency’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Acadiana who have behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Service Counselor to provide professional behavioral health services to individuals in our region. Apply today for the opportunity to join our team and help us promote the independence, respect, and inclusion of all citizens.

Requirements

• Three years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
• Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling or prevention services will require certification or eligibility for certification issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor.

Nice To Haves

• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: The ability to identify and understand emotions in oneself and others and use that understanding to manage one's behavior and relationships.
• Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.
• Demonstrating Innovation: The ability to generate, share, and apply original ideas to improve outcomes, solve problems, or create new value.

Responsibilities

• As a social service counselor, you function in the capacity of a behavioral health case manager: serving the acute and/or chronically mentally ill adult population, the emotionally/behaviorally disturbed child/adolescent population and their families and clients with addictive disorders/co-occurring disorders.
• Collaborating with psychiatrists, medical psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, counselors, and support staff regarding care coordination necessary to facilitate wellness and recovery of persons served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level