Social Service Counselor 3
Social Service Counselor 3
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Job Description
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- Helping people changing lives through education prevention intervention and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.This vacancy is located at SCLHSAs Administration Office located in Houma LA.The Louisiana State Opioid Response (LaSOR) Project 3.0 team will address the opioid crisis by increasing access to FDAapproved medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and supporting the continuum of prevention intervention (harm reduction) treatment and recovery support services for individuals with or at risk for opioid use disorder (OUD) and other concurrent substance use disorders.
This position requires travel to various SCLHSA locations (Houma Raceland Morgan CIty and Laplace).
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified Position and will be filled as a Job Appointment that may transfer into a Probationary Appointment at a future date.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Thinking Critically:The ability to generate ideas manipulate ideas and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
NOTE REGARDING ADVERTISED PAY:
The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Macy Comeaux
HR Director Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of social services experience; OR
Six years of fulltime experience in any field plus two years of social services experience; OR
A bachelors degree plus two years of social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus one year of social services experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of fulltime 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.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
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.Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To provide general social services work through direct services and/or general counseling.
Level of Work:
Advanced.
Supervision Received:
Broad from a Social Service Counselor 5 social worker or other higherlevel social services personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals; LSUHealth Sciences Centers Acute Care Hospitals Medical Schools; Veterans Affairs; Department of Corrections; Department of Social Services.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Professional Counselor job series by the absence of a masters degree and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or registration as a Licensed Professional CounselorIntern.
Differs from the Social Service Counselor 2 by the presence of responsibility for specialized caseloads and/ or leadworker duties.
Differs from Social Service Counselor 4A by the absence of responsibility for assessment development implementation and evaluation of specialized programs.
Differs from Social Service Counselor 4B by serving as a certified substance counselor.Examples of Work
90 Complete initial screenings for program participants for eligibility of MOUD services.
Complete Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) on new clients received Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
Make appropriate recommendations and referrals based on needed level of care.
Act as an advocate to coordinate services to resolve emergency situations.
Assist clients with development of community supports.
Represent the agency at health fairs festivals and other public gatherings when requested.
Provide education on mental illness and addictive disorders for clients and their families.
Participate in program recruitment and referrals.
Address program compliance issues with participants when necessary.
Provide crisis intervention services.
Utilization of SBIRT Model (Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment).
Plan and coordinate the monitoring and reporting process ensuring all required data and reports are submitted appropriately.
Document all services referred and provided.
Monitor and track contingency management (what does this entail)
Complete virtual or inperson SBIRT Training.
Facilitates new clients through the orientation process by providing information on clinic policies and the process of treatment. Assist clients in completing initial paperwork necessary for evaluation.
Conducts case management activities by assisting the licensed clinicians with the assessment process.
Interviews clients to assess the need for referrals to outside agencies and completes referrals to the proper sources when necessary.
Assist in linking clients to community resources.
Assists staff with the completion of consumer care requests.
Obtain information and records on clients regarding previous behavioral health treatment.
Provides emergency services to clients needing crisis intervention for self or family. Consults with appropriate staff complete necessary forms secure placement and transportation for clients needing hospitalization.
Participates in case staffing and helps determine recommendations for client placement.
Documents written reports to courts probation officers employees schools and case workers in regards to clients treatment recommendations.
10 Attends meetings workshops trainings and seminars for continuing education purposes and professional enhancement and development.
Performs any additional duties requested which are not listed in job description but relate to services provided by the clinic.
Employment Type
Full Time
