What are the responsibilities and job description for the BH Mental Health Professional III position at Volunteers of America of North Louisiana?
About Us
Volunteers of America North Louisiana is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a mission to provide opportunity, promote dignity, and inspire change in all who find their way to us. As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, health, and human services that benefit children and families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and senior adults.
Founded in 1896 by social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth, Volunteers of America began as a movement of “volunteers” who were committed and sought to "reach and uplift" the American people. Volunteers of America North Louisiana began in Shreveport in 1935 with the opening of a shelter for women and children. Leading with our long-standing reputation and brand, the agency has grown to operate 40 programs, which tackle our communities’ most pressing issues and integrate our deep compassion with highly effective programs.
Thanks to our dedicated team of more than 350 employees, along with thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters, we aim to give hope to thousands of people each year. We endeavor to attract qualified and caring individuals to consider a career with us and experience a collaborative culture that offers challenging, stimulating, and rewarding opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Position: Mental Health Counselor III
Mental Health Counselor
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Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level:
Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work
Salary Range:
$45K -$55K depending on experience and licensure status
Travel Required:
Yes, some travel required.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Accrue sick time and vacation time
- Paid holidays
- 401K with matching after 1 year of service
This position pays hourly for billable and non-billable time.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Assist in creating a recovery-oriented, person-centered, trauma informed treatment environment through outreach, skills building, and support services provided to clients who are located on a DeSoto Parish school campus. The clinician will ensure functionality of clients at school and/or work through family and individual supportive counseling, psychoeducation, and linkage to resources. Clinician will also collaborate with school personnel and families to ensure barriers are reduced for clients to thrive in their natural environments.
JOB DUTIES:
- Engage client and family/other supports and establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of improving overall functioning of the client in their natural environments (home, school, work, and/or community).
- Provide face-to-face interviews, community-based services, individual/group interventions, and crisis intervention.
- In collaboration with Treatment Team, assess client’s functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing data analysis from the EHR system, background information, functioning status in natural environments, and work/school experience. With the client’s permission, provide education and support family members and other supportive individuals in the client’s life.
- Seek to engage the family and other supports in the care of the client being served through engagement, outreach, and other collaboratively appropriate activities as recommended by the Treatment Team.
- Work with and on behalf of the client to advocate and provide support to improve school/job functioning through family and individual psychoeducation.
- Provide case management services and case collaboration with PCP, schools, probation officer, employer, parent/guardian/significant others, and any other appropriate individuals.
- Provide timely interventions. Return phone calls and react to situations in a timely manner. Collaborate with Treatment Team as appropriate for guidance and support outside of regular team meetings.
- Attend all required trainings and supervisory meetings as deemed appropriate by the Program Director.
- Coordinate, schedule, and conduct sessions with clients as recommended by Treatment Team.
- Ensure all documentation entered into the electronic health record (EHR) is accurate, meets quality standards, and is submitted in a timely manner.
- Maintain provisional licensure requirements with respective board.
- Meet productivity standards established by the Program Director.
- Work on special projects as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or other human service related field.
- Actively under provisional licensure supervision with prospective board or eligible for provisional licensure.
- One (1) year of experience in delivery of direct mental health services, preferably in a community-based setting.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or obtain upon hire.
- Current valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Automobile liability insurance that meets minimum requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to work as part of a team while demonstrating respect and professionalism.
- Ability and willingness to approach and respond to both situations and individuals flexibly and creatively.
- Ability to professionally and effectively interact and negotiate with the private sector and other community leaders.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate with people of all levels and backgrounds.
- Intermediate computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive situations.
Candidate must pass a background check, Drug Screen, and take TB test
*****We also offers competitive practicum and internship placements for Master's level professionals with a 90% hire rate post graduation*****
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000
