Social Service Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4B (Addiction Counselor)

State of Louisiana • Shreveport, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District's mission is to increase public awareness of and to provide access for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities to integrated community based services while promoting wellness, recovery, and independence through education and the choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources. Our vision is that the Northwest Louisiana Human Services District exists so that individuals with mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities residing in the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life. We are seeking a Social Service Counselor (Addiction Counselor) to provide recovery, relapse, and prevention-centered and client-focused Specialty Clinic Services. Provides addiction counseling and/or education to a population of adults and adolescents with addictive disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.

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

• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• 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.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provides addiction counseling to a population of adults with addictive disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Conducts screening interviews for Children/Youth and Adults seeking Access to Care through the clinic.
• Serves as a group leader/facilitator in a peer group made up of persons with addictive disorders in order to educate them on coping with such difficulties.
• Participates in the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.
• Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up services within various programs.
• Serves as liaison between the client, family, and the agency/institution.
• Makes recommendations to the criminal justice system or to employers concerning a client's progress, including occasional court appearances.

Benefits

• The minimum and maximum pay levels for the position is listed below: Social Service Counselor 1 - $16.37/hour minimum - $29.50/hour maximum Social Service Counselor 2 - $17.52/hour minimum - $31.57/hour maximum Social Service Counselor 3 - $20.06/hour minimum - $36.14/hour maximum Social Service Counselor 4B - $21.46/hour minimum - $38.67/hour maximum

What This Job Offers

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