Social Service Counselor 4-B
Social Service Counselor 4-B
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About this Job
Metropolitan Human Services District is one of ten districts across Louisiana. MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded community-based mental health addiction disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults children and families of Orleans Plaquemine and St. Bernard Parishes. We serve residents who are uninsured or Medicaid eligible/covered individuals suffering from mental illness individuals suffering from addiction and individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.Join Our Team at Metropolitan Human Services District Addiction Services DepartmentAre you a Licensed Addictions Counselor with experience in Gambling Treatment
Do you have a passion for inspiring change and building resilienceIf so we want to hear from you! Were looking for a dedicated Social Service Counselor 4-B to join our team in a meaningful and rewarding role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by addiction.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
- Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
- Leading Change:The ability to initiate manage influence and evaluate change.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion
- Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training
- Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
Come join our dynamic team where we change lives!
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 bachelors degree plus three years of social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus two years 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 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.
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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Some of the key responsibilities you will perform as a Social Service Counselor 4-BProvides direct services for adult persons with Addictive Disorders
Serves as a group leader/facilitator in a group therapy setting made up of persons with addictive disorders in order to provide treatment and educate them on coping with such difficulties and methods for preventing relapse.
Serves as a member of the monitoring team to review and refine the quality and level of services provided.
Serves as liaison and coordinator between individuals their families the community and service providers.
Maintains and advances professional educational level to enhance expertise in addiction and mental illness treatment of agency clients.
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply: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.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Tanisha Alexander
MHSD Human Resources Business Partner
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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