Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3 or 4 - Minden, United States - State of Louisiana

State of Louisiana Minden, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

Supplemental Information

NLHSD.ORG

The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District was formed to provide local governance and direction for behavioral health and developmental disability services for individuals residing in the nine parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster.

This position will be with theNW LA Human Services District - Minden Behavioral Health Cliniclocated at 502 Nella St. Minden, LA This site is NHSC (National Health Service Corps) approved. Qualifying Professional Counselors may be eligible to participate in the Loan Repayment Program.

The incumbent provides recovery, relapse and prevention centered Professional Counseling Services to individuals with addictive disorders, serious and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.

These services include a broad range of evidenced based treatment and require independent clinical judgment and use of varied in-depth evidenced based treatment modalities.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

The minimum and maximum pay levels for the position is listed below:

Professional Counselor 1 - $18.38/hour minimum - $33.08/hour maximum
Professional Counselor 2 - $19.67/hour minimum - $35.40/hour maximum
Professional Counselor 3 - $21.05/hour minimum - $37.88/hour maximum
Professional Counselor 4 - $22.52/hour minimum - $40.53/hour maximum

There is also a $2.00 per hour per actual hours worked premium pay for Licensed LPC.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

IMPORTANT

NOTE:
While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including, but not limited, to:

Failure to fully complete the education and work experience sections of the application; (Please note for the education section that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the # of semesters you completed)
Submission of a resume in lieu of the online application. Information on the resume will not substitute and must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered. You must describe your duties as you will not be qualified based on job title alone.

A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application.

Failure to list complete license information (if applicable to the job position).
Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
NW LA Human Services District

Human Resources

1310 N Hearne Ave

Shreveport, LA 71107

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Registration as either a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Louisiana Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.

NOTE:

Pursuant to Act 484 of the 2014 Legislative Session and effective May 1, 2015, Counselor Interns are now called "Provisional Licensed Professional Counselors" (PLPCs) and MFT Interns are now called "Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists" (PLMFTs).

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide professional counseling services.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from a licensed behavioral health professional or higher-level manager or administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from the Social Service Counselor job series by presence of recognition as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern or a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners.

Differs from the Professional Counselor 2 by the absence of greater independence and more complex caseloads.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Obtains and prepares social histories of clients for information to be reviewed by treatment teams and for use in referrals to other agencies.

Participates in the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.

Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team.

Performs intensive individual interviews with patients experiencing crises and multiple situational problems.

Evaluates information in case records in order to recommend changes in psychosocial intervention.

Performs goal-directed and supportive individual and group interviews with clients experiencing crises or multiple situational problems.

Assists in the procurement of needs such as institutional placements, transportation, financial assistance, medical equipment, shelter, food, clothing, etc.

Serves as liaison between the client, family and the agency/institution.

Licensed Professional Counselor

2 weeks ago

Minden Medical Center Minden, United States

Job Description · Job DescriptionMinden Medical Center of Haughton is looking for a dynamic LPC to join our team · Join our team of medical professionals at Minden Medical Center of Haughton · We offer our patients quality healthcare that feels like home. We are growing and welc ...
Licensed Professional Counselor

3 weeks ago

Minden Medical Center Minden, United States

Minden Medical Center of Haughton is looking for a dynamic LPC to join our team · Join our team of medical professionals at Minden Medical Center of Haughton · We offer our patients quality healthcare that feels like home. We are growing and welcoming new patients every day · ...
Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3 or 4

2 weeks ago

State of Louisiana Minden, United States

NLHSD.ORG · The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District was formed to provide local governance and direction for behavioral health and developmental disability services for individuals residing in the nine parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches ...
Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3 or 4

1 day ago

State of Louisiana Minden, United States

Salary: Depends on Qualifications · Location : Minden, LA · Job Type: Classified · Job Number: NLHSD LPC1-4 Mi · Department: LDH- Northwest Louisiana Human Services District · Opening Date: 06/05/2024 · Closing Date: 6/16/2024 11:59 PM Central · Supplemental Information · ...
Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3 or 4

1 day ago

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Minden, United States

Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3 or 4 · Print ) · Apply · Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3 or 4 · Salary · Depends on Qualifications · Location · Minden, LA · Job Type · Classified · Job Number · 195740 NLHSD LPC1-4 Mi 060524 · Department · LDH- Northwest Louisiana Human Services Dis ...
Speech-Language Pathologist Near Gilark, LA

3 weeks ago

Soliant Gilark, United States

Minimum 1+ years speech therapy experience required. · Speech-Language Pathologist Near Gilark, LA · Calling on Speech-Language Pathologists searching fora full-time contract assignment, who reside in the area of Gilark, LA Soliant has partnered with a small school district near ...
Speech-Language Pathologist Near Gilark, LA

3 weeks ago

Soliant Minden, United States

Job Description · Job DescriptionMinimum 1+ years speech therapy experience required. · Speech-Language Pathologist Near Gilark, LA · Calling on Speech-Language Pathologists searching fora full-time contract assignment, who reside in the area of Gilark, LA Soliant has partnered w ...
Speech-Language Pathologist Near Gilark, LA

3 weeks ago

Soliant Minden, United States

Job Description · Job DescriptionMinimum 1+ years speech therapy experience required. · Speech-Language Pathologist Near Gilark, LA · Calling on Speech-Language Pathologists searching fora full-time contract assignment, who reside in the area of Gilark, LA Soliant has partnered w ...
Licensed Mental Health Professional

2 weeks ago

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Minden Minden, United States

Job Description · Job DescriptionSalary: · POSITION SUMMARY: · The Licensed Mental Health professional participates as an integral professional member of a multi-disciplinary team, implementing and assisting in the supervision of social service interventions to patients. The Soc ...
Substance Abuse Counselor

1 day ago

Merakey Shreveport, United States

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Substance Abuse Specialist to join our team at our program in Shreveport, LA. · Earn $23.71-$26.16/hour + $7 ...
Substance Abuse Specialist

1 day ago

Merakey Shreveport, United States

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Substance Abuse Specialist to join our team at our program in Shreveport, LA. · Earn $23.71-$26.16/year + $7 ...
Military and Family Life Counselor

1 day ago

Leidos Barksdale Air Force Base, United States

Description · Leidos is seeking licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Adult Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) team to support Barksdale, LA. · This posting is to connect with counselors and therapists who are interested in future opportunities at Barksda ...
Wellness Counselor

2 weeks ago

Southern University System Shreveport, United States

Careers at SUSLA · Deadline: · Full-time: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled. · SUMMARY · Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Wellness Counselor position. SUSLA is ...
Telehealth Licensed Mental Health Professional

1 week ago

HCO Behavioral Health Shreveport, United States

Job Description · Job DescriptionSalary: $40-$53.00 hourly · HCO Behavioral Health · At HCO Behavioral Health, our mission is rooted in a steadfast commitment to delivering caring, compassionate, and competent mental and behavioral health services. We prioritize providing cost-ef ...
Funeral Director/Embalmer

2 weeks ago

Service Corporation International Haughton, United States

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. · Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work · Compassionately facilitates funeral arrangement discussions with deceased next of kin and presides over visitation, funeral, and graveside services in ac ...
Sunday only CITs and Addiction Counselors

2 weeks ago

Uprising Addiction Center Shreveport, United States

Job Description · Job DescriptionSalary: $20-35 Hourly DOE · MISSION STATEMENT · The mission of UPRISING ADDICTION CENTER is to offer the highest quality and professional, Inpatient Detoxification, Residential Treatment, and Partial Hospital Program (PHP. · We are committed to tr ...
lpc/lmsw/lcsw/lmft

2 weeks ago

Seedlinks Behavior Management, LLC Shreveport, United States

Job Description · Job DescriptionSeedlinks is a rapidly growing organization planting seeds of life into local communities. Working for our organization gives leaders direct access to administration, greater visibility in the workplace, opportunities for first-hand learning from ...
Behavioral Health Case Manager

2 weeks ago

Easterseals Louisiana Shreveport, United States

Job Description · Job DescriptionDescription:ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES: · Assesses immediate and long-term service needs. · Screens people for eligibility of services and/or benefits. Assists where needed. · Assists an individual with goal setting. · Identifies barriers to se ...
registered nurse

3 weeks ago

Willis-Knighton Health System Shreveport, LA , USA, United States

Located on the campus of Willis-Knighton Rehabilitation Institute, the Institute for Behavioral Medicine offers inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient programs. Currently, we are seeking registered nurses for our inpatient, duel diagnosis unit. On this 34-bed adult psy ...
Clinical Director for Residential Treatment Facility

1 week ago

BayMark Health Services Shreveport, United States

Job Description · Clinical Director Residential FacilityNew Day Recovery Centeris looking for a compassionate and organized Clinical Director.The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing and developing the Clinical department including hiring, supervision, evaluation and s ...