Social Service Counselor 1-4AB
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2784 - 5009
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Division: Within the Social Services Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson LA
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation treatment habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions jail-based evaluations supervised group home and residential programs forensic evaluation care custody and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana
ELMHS is seeking a passionate Social Service Counselor to deliver client-centered services. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse populations facing mental health challenges trauma or crises.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:Displaying Expertise:The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or trainingMaking Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.Managing Stakeholders:The ability to identify and to respond to the sometimes-competing perspectives agendas and expectations of different parties.Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.Driving Results:The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.Minimum Qualifications
Three years of social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelors degree.
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 foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role you will:
- Providesdirect services as a leader for the Competency Restoration group with pre-trial clients who enter the facility as not competent to proceed.
- Coordinates implements and monitors the provision of substance abuse education treatment and relapse prevention.
- Completes social needs health equity assessments on all intakes and provides statistical data for Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Documents treatment summaries on each clients chart specifying progress towards treatment objectives and goals and response to interventions using the BIRP documentation method. Documents daily for all social services provided.
- Documents daily pertinent information needed by other treatment team providers for optimal care.
- Participate in educational trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.
- Maintains current valid and unencumbered motor vehicle operators license.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as Social Service Counselor 1 Social Service Counselor 4A/B based on experience
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday
Compensation:
- This position has an SER of
- $19.51 an hour or $1560.80 bi-weekly for Social Service Counselor 1
- $20.87 an hour or $1669.60 bi-weekly for Social Service Counselor 2
- $25.42 an hour or $2033.60 bi-weekly for Social Service Counselor 3
- $27.20 an hour or $27.20 bi-weekly for Social Service Counselor 4A/B
- This position is eligible for Longevity Pay starting at $2.00 Per Hour Physically Worked
This posting may be used to fill any Social Service Counselor 1-4A/B vacancy within ELMHS.
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 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:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
