PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 1-4 (FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY - CHILD WELFARE THERAPIST/COUNSELOR)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Hammond, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 221247-PC1-4-FFT
Department: LDH-Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and they form the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency's vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors, regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.
Join our team at Florida Parishes Human Services Authority as a Professional Counselor providing Functional Family Therapy-Child Welfare (FFT-CW) to youth and families involved in the criminal justice system, DCFS, or wraparound services. This is a community-based position, with services delivered primarily in the homes of families across Tangipahoa, St. Helena, and Livingston Parishes.

We're looking for a dedicated clinician who is comfortable working flexible, non-traditional hours-including some weekends-and who thrives in a field-based role that rarely involves office time. If you're passionate about supporting families at risk of abuse or neglect and want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website.

Minimum Qualifications


Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT).

Job Specification


The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information


Job Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment and discharge plans using the FFT-CW model
• Deliver in-home, evidence-based therapy to families, ensuring continuity of care
• Collaborate with the FFT-CW team and receive ongoing support and oversight from FFT, LLC
• Prepare and submit progress reports to social service agencies and referral sources as required
• Assist families in accessing appropriate community resources when needed
• Attend required trainings and webinars to enhance skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders
• Coordinate care with Peer Support Specialists, Case Management, and Care Coordinators to support family members with complex needs

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Appointment or Job Appointment.
Career Progression: Professional Counselor 1, Professional Counselor 2, Professional Counselor 3, or Professional Counselor 4.
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $1.00/hour for hours worked performing direct patient care.
The following rates are Special Entrance Rates (SER) established for this agency in these job titles:

• Professional Counselor 1: $19.88/hour minimum - $33.08/hour maximum
• Professional Counselor 2: $21.27/hour minimum - $35.40/hour maximum
• Professional Counselor 3: $22.76/hour minimum - $37.88/hour maximum
• Professional Counselor 4: $24.35/hour minimum - $40.53/hour maximum

Location: Family Functional Therapy Unit housed in Hammond, Louisiana.
We strongly recommend that individuals who have substance abuse treatment experience or have passed the ADC, AADC, or EMAC exam at the time of appointment apply to this posting.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score 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 applications 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Emily Barthelemy, HR Analyst

FPHSA Human Resources

835 Pride Drive, Suite B

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Email:


Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. FPHSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Do you understand this position is based in Hammond, Louisiana, and will conduct field work in Tangipahoa, Livingston, and St. Helena parishes?***Please note that this is not an office/clinic position.***

• Yes
• No

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Do you have transportation and required insurances to be able to travel in Tangipahoa, Livingston, and St. Helena parishes?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience working with families through the child welfare system?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered YES to the question above, please briefly describe your experience working with families in the child welfare system.If you answered NO, please enter N/A.
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Do you have experience providing services in family homes and/or in the community?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered YES to the question above, please briefly describe your experience working in family homes and the community.If you answered NO, please enter N/A.
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Please select the current licensure(s) you possess:

• Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
• Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• None of the Above

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If you possess one of the licensures listed in the previous question, please list your license type, number, original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered none of the above, please enter N/A.
Required Question