Mental Health Counselor Job in Lake Charles, Louisiana Position Available In Calcasieu, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Mental Health Counselor position in Lake Charles, Louisiana offers a full-time role with Social Services in the Behavioral Health Services Department. Requirements include a Louisiana LCSW preferred or a master's degree in the mental health field, along with 2 years of salaried social work experience. Current Louisiana LPC/LCSW License, CPR certification, and CPI/SAMA completion within 90 days of employment are necessary.
Job Description
Description Summary:
Provides Social Services to Behavioral Health Services Department, conducts group counseling and lectures, participates in weekly clinical staffing sessions. Participates in referral development, community education and outreach activities, reviews emotional, behavioral and social assessments.
Requirements:
Louisiana LCSW preferred or masters degree in mental health field General knowledge of psychosocial principles; procedures, techniques of acceptable patient care, grief, loss, and related counseling skills 2 years experience as a salaried (as opposed to volunteer) social worker with at least 1 year counseling experience in mental health field preferred Current Louisiana drivers license required; verification of auto liability insurance required Current Louisiana
LPC/LCSW
License. Current CPR and recertified every 2 years Current CPI/SAMA or completion within 90 days of employment and recertified annually
Work Type:
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