Professional Counselor 1/2/3/4

Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal HSA) exists so that citizens with mental health, addictions, and developmental challenges residing in the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life. We're looking for a Professional Counselor to join our Sulphur Clinic. Our Behavioral Health Services division provides comprehensive and coordinated outpatient services to individuals with mental illness and/or an addictive disorder (alcohol, drugs, or gambling) for both adults and children. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT). The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Plans, prioritizes, and manages psychosocial assessments and clinical treatment services by evaluating clients' functioning, conducting intensive interviews, gathering historical, legal, and/or technical data in order to determine and implement the most effective type of psychosocial intervention needed. Provide individual and group counseling to persons with a mental illness and/or an addiction using evidence-based practices, which include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Processing Therapy (IPT). Provides crisis intervention/assessment to clients who are suicidal, SPMI, co-occurring, addicted, homicidal, gravely disabled, or otherwise high risk. Communicate with various inpatient treatment facilities, court systems, DCFS, DHH attorney, mental health advocate, clients, and family members to ensure continuity of care for clients.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational or Job Appointment Career Progression Group:

This position may be filled as a Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

How To Apply:

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. • Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Leigh Conway HR Director - ImCal HSA Leigh.

Conway@imcalhsa.org Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.