Professional Counselor 3 or 4

State of Louisiana

  • Jackson, LA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Supplemental InformationThis vacancy is located within the Sex Offender Treatment Program of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, LA (East Feliciana Parish). ELMHS is the largest 24-hour, multi-site, state psychiatric complex, comprised of residential, outpatient and inpatient services.*This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System.This position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.This position is specifically for the Forensic Sexual Behavior Program. This position will be working with Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System inpatient clients who have been identified as having sexual behavior problems.The incumbent in this position will provide specialized counseling as a group leader in groups made up of persons with sexual behavior problems and mental illness with general supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to: Conducting penile plethysmograph assessments; Assisting in interpretation of penile plethysmograph assessments with supervision; Recommending, with general supervision, therapeutic intervention strategies and treatment approaches based on psychosexual assessment to an interdisciplinary team; Developing a working knowledge of correctional or community resources in order to recommend or refer offenders for specialized services; Attending and participating in community health related programs, in-services, continuing education and maintaining professional reading; and preparing reports, maintaining records and conducting correspondence relevant to area of specialty. The incumbent in this position may also assist in the training of staff regarding specialized area of expertise.This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Professional Counselor 3 or 4 depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected. The maximum salary of the Professional Counselor 4 is $84,302.00 annually. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.Salary is negotiable based on experienceNo 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.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.For further information about this vacancy, please contact:
LDH-ELMHS Human Resources
Jackson, La. 70748
225-634-0225Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. However, there is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registration as either a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Louisiana Board of Licensed Professional Counselors plus two years of professional level counseling experience.NOTE:
Pursuant to Act 484 of the 2014 Legislative Session and effective May 1, 2015, Counselor Interns are now called "Provisional Licensed Professional Counselors" (PLPCs) and MFT Interns are now called "Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists" (PLMFTs).Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To provide professional counseling services.LEVEL OF WORK:Advanced.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Broad from a licensed behavioral health professional or higher-level manager or administrator.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May serve as a lead-worker or provide functional supervision over lower-level professional counselors and professionals in other disciplines.LOCATION OF WORK:May be used by all state agencies.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from the Social Service Counselor job series by presence of recognition as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern or a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners.Differs from the Professional Counselor 2 by the presence of responsibility for specialized caseloads and/or lead-worker duties.Differs from the Professional Counselor 4 by the absence of licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.Differs from the Professional Counselor 5 and other supervisory counselor jobs by the absence of supervisory responsibilities.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Participates in the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.Fulfills the duties of case manager for a specialized caseload of clients with medical or behavior problems requiring coordination of services with many professionals, and having severe consequences of injury or harm.Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team.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 services that address and/or include family therapy, marital counseling, child abuse and sexual abuse therapy, major family disruption, developmental disabilities, death, and suicide.Serves as co-therapist with other behavioral health professionals to perform case management or direct treatment services for a specialized complex caseload of clients with alcohol and drug abuse problems.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 clients, families, communities, and service providers.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found atParental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veteran's Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (
). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

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