Social Service Counselor 5-B

State of Louisiana • Thibodaux, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life. Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking an experienced Social Service Counselor 5-B to provide leadership in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of case management and care coordination services. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be a part of something meaningful. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Requirements

• Six years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of social services experience; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of social services experience; OR An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus two years of social services experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct-line supervision and administrative oversight of all state-employed and contracted case management personnel.
• Serving as SCLHSA’s Consumer Care Resources Program Coordinator by managing funds annually for clients and their family members who have behavioral health issues
• Leading the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of an agency-wide behavioral health care management program.
• Coordinating with managed care organizations, Medicaid representatives, community providers, and other partners to close referral loops and decrease care/resource gaps.
• Maintaining knowledge of behavioral health case management, care coordination, Medicaid and managed care requirements, reimbursement opportunities, and applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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