What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Counselor 4 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Mission
Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility.
NEDHSA is a designated approved National He alth Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.
NEDHSA has had many productive years since forming as a Local Governing Entity (LGE) in 2013. Here's a small snapshot of how NEDHSA has worked diligently to provide our citizens with greater access to services, excellent customer services and quality, competent care.
This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer or Detail to Special Duty. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Northeast Delta Human Services Authority.
Applicants will be required to serve a probationary period of not less than 12 months and not more than 24.
International degrees require submission of an equivalency evaluation with the application.
No Civil Service test score is 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.
Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA
Human Resources Specialist
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
2513 Ferrand Street
Monroe, LA 71201
318-362-4237 (office)
Minimum 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 two years of counseling experience.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To provide intensive developmental and therapeutic assessment and treatment in serious or complicated cases that require a range of therapeutic and intervention skills.
Level Of Work
Advanced.
Supervision Received
Broad from a licensed behavioral health professional or higher-level manager or administrator.
Supervision Exercised
May provide functional supervision to lower-level counselors and other direct care providers.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions
Differs from the Professional Counselor 3 and the Social Service Counselor job series by the presence of licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Differs from the Professional Counselor 5 and other supervisory counselor jobs by the absence of supervisory responsibilities.
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.
Conducts complex assessments and independent selection and use of varied in-depth therapies in the treatment of individuals with multi-problem dual diagnosis substance abuse problems (as defined by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners in Rule (LAC 46:LX.503.e)).
Develops and plans casework services and treatment for individuals with specialized problems in development, retardation, maladjustment, or dependency.
Develops and plans services that address and/or include family therapy, marital counseling, child abuse and sexual abuse therapy, major family disruption, developmental disabilities, death, and suicide.
May provide training in caseload principles and practices and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulation, and agency policy and procedures.
May serve as a lead-worker.
May provide expert testimony and recommendations on behalf of clients in court cases in response to judges and other officers of the court.
Serves as liaison and coordinator between individuals, their families, the community, and service providers. Evaluates and monitors services and redirects when indicated.
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Mission
Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility.
NEDHSA is a designated approved National He alth Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.
- 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.
NEDHSA has had many productive years since forming as a Local Governing Entity (LGE) in 2013. Here's a small snapshot of how NEDHSA has worked diligently to provide our citizens with greater access to services, excellent customer services and quality, competent care.
- Installed Innovative Harm-Reduction Vending Machines-offers a beacon of hope, aiming to provide essential resources and support to individuals on the path to recovery.
- Art is Medicine Program
- Recognized by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Prescription Take Back Boxes-located throughout the region for safe disposal of unused medication
- Opportunity Zone-strategic initiative designed to help transition fragile south Monroe Communities aiming to reduce mental health and addiction prevalence
- Coordinated Care for People in Crisis
- Operation Golden Years-provides increased awareness, support, and services for those sixty and above in our 12 parish region.
- Operation Leave No Veteran Behind-ensure that military veterans in Northeast LA have quality and competent primary and behavioral health care
- Financial Literacy Partnership with Pelican State Credit Union- service our staff and clients
- NEDHSA Wellness at Work Initiative-designed to relieve employees’ stress and burnout
This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer or Detail to Special Duty. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Northeast Delta Human Services Authority.
Applicants will be required to serve a probationary period of not less than 12 months and not more than 24.
International degrees require submission of an equivalency evaluation with the application.
No Civil Service test score is 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. *
Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA
Human Resources Specialist
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
2513 Ferrand Street
Monroe, LA 71201
318-362-4237 (office)
Minimum 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 two years of counseling experience.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To provide intensive developmental and therapeutic assessment and treatment in serious or complicated cases that require a range of therapeutic and intervention skills.
Level Of Work
Advanced.
Supervision Received
Broad from a licensed behavioral health professional or higher-level manager or administrator.
Supervision Exercised
May provide functional supervision to lower-level counselors and other direct care providers.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions
Differs from the Professional Counselor 3 and the Social Service Counselor job series by the presence of licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Differs from the Professional Counselor 5 and other supervisory counselor jobs by the absence of supervisory responsibilities.
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.
Conducts complex assessments and independent selection and use of varied in-depth therapies in the treatment of individuals with multi-problem dual diagnosis substance abuse problems (as defined by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners in Rule (LAC 46:LX.503.e)).
Develops and plans casework services and treatment for individuals with specialized problems in development, retardation, maladjustment, or dependency.
Develops and plans services that address and/or include family therapy, marital counseling, child abuse and sexual abuse therapy, major family disruption, developmental disabilities, death, and suicide.
May provide training in caseload principles and practices and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulation, and agency policy and procedures.
May serve as a lead-worker.
May provide expert testimony and recommendations on behalf of clients in court cases in response to judges and other officers of the court.
Serves as liaison and coordinator between individuals, their families, the community, and service providers. Evaluates and monitors services and redirects when indicated.
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