PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 3 - 4

The mission of the Acadiana Area Human Services District is to improve the quality of life for citizens of Acadiana who have behavioral health and / or intellectual / developmental disabilities.

Acadiana Area Human Services District is seeking a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor to provide mental health and behavioral support services to individuals in our community. The ideal candidate will offer counseling, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote client wellness and recovery. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) plus two years of counseling experience. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties :

As a Professional Counselor, you will function in the capacity of a behavioral health counselor :

• providing assessments, intervention, and counseling to co-occurring, chronically and acutely mentally ill and substance-use disorder individuals and their families.
• collaborating with psychiatrists and allied team members to carry out treatment planning.

Position-Specific Details :

Location : This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District – Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic in Lafayette, LA

Appointment Type : Probational or Promotional

Career Progression Group (CPG) : This position participates in a CPG and may be filled as a Professional Counselor 3 or 4 level. The level at which the vacancy is filled to be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

This AAHSD SITE is NHSC (National Health Service Corps) APPROVED. QUALIFYING PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.

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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

If you are selected for this position and indicate that you have a degree, you will be required to submit an official transcript.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor / manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

For further information about this vacancy contact

Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources Analyst

Jennifer.Sonnier@la.gov

AAHSD-Human Resources

302 Dulles Drive

Lafayette, LA 70506

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