Professional Counselor 5
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Supplemental Information
This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District Tyler Behavioral Health ClinicChildren/Adolescent Services.
This position may be filled as a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent classified employee.
This incumbent provides recovery and resiliency focused treatment and clinical/administrative supervision of subordinate licensed behavioral health staff within a service delivery program in the facility specifically for the delivery of services to approximately 275 children/adolescent clients. All work is performed in accordance with the laws rules regulations policies and procedures of all applicable licensing and governmental agencies and within the guidelines set by Acadiana Area Human Services District. Duties are performed with broad review from the Mental Health Center Manager B. Incumbent provides direct supervision over Professional Counselor and Social Worker staff.
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
This AAHSD SITE is NHSC (National Health Service Corps) APPROVED. QUALIFYING PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
If you are selected for this position and indicate that you have a degree you will be required to submit an official transcript.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision.
Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process should you be selected.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jennifer Sonnier Human Resources Analyst
AAHSDHuman Resources
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette LA 70506Minimum Qualifications
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) plus three years of counseling experience. Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide directline supervision of subordinate licensed masters degreelevel social services staff and/or other professional social services staff for a service delivery program.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from a higherlevel manager or administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Directline over subordinate licensed masters degreelevel social services staff and/or other professional social services staff.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from lowerlevel professional counselors by the presence of supervisory responsibilities over licensed masters degreelevel social services staff and/or other professional social services staff.
Differs from Social Service Counselor 5B by the presence of licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.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.Provides professional clinical supervision through the review of cases to assist and guide subordinate social service staff in the development of skills in working with families client groups offenders and especially with atypical and complex patients.Determines work assignments coordinates work flow and duty assignments and evaluates work performance of subordinate social service staff.Plans organizes and implements various social services programs.Coordinates the activities of the programs with other units and agencies.Develops goals program plans and policies/procedures. Aids in determining staffing and resource needs for a social services unit.Provides or arranges for training and development activities for subordinates.May provide LPC supervision to candidates for professional counselor certification.Provides expert testimony and advocacy representation on behalf of clients in court cases.May provide limited direct casework services to a select group of highly complex cases.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
