Professional Counselor 5
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About this Job
Why work for CAHS
Vision:CAHS excels at making lives better.Mission:To deliver caring and responsive services leading to a better tomorrow.Philosophy: CAHS commits to the philosophy that all individuals are valuable members of the community. CAHS exists to help each person(s) served live productively in the location and environment of their choosing and abilities. CAHS staff work as a unified team to provide services and supports that help the person(s) served succeed in work school life and other endeavors they pursue.Join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health Professional Counselors and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. We are seeking a compassionate and professional individual to join our team and provide essential support to individuals and families in our this role you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while advancing your career in the behavioral health field.
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 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:
- Provides treatment supervision for subordinate staff by reviewing their cases; providing assistance and guidance in the application of advanced therapeutic techniques.
- The development of specialized intervention skills and compliance with agency and professional standards.
- Monitors subordinates work for completeness and accuracy and provides performance evaluations on all subordinates.
- Provides individual family and group therapy to clients with complex substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Provides consultation and case management services to select and difficult cases developing resources and referring them to facilities to help meet client needs.
- Carries a caseload of complex cases utilizing advanced social work therapy techniques.
- Plans develops and implements specialized sub-programs to address specific populations and/or problem areas.
- Provides crisis management for clients and their families in person or by phone in cases involving a multiplicity of complex treatment issues.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational.Work Schedule: 9 hours per day Monday - Thursday 4 hours on Friday.
Location:Capital Area Human Services Districts Addiction Recovery Services (ARS).
Compensation:The minimum salary for this position is as follows:
- Professional Counselor 5:$24.10/hourly; $1928.00/bi-weekly
**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.
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 Applylink 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 the 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:
Capital Area Human Services District
12301 Coursey Blvd
Baton Rouge LA 70816
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
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