Social Service Counselor 5-B

Helping people changing lives through education prevention intervention and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.

Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking an experienced Social Service Counselor 5-B to provide leadership in the development implementation monitoring and evaluation of case management and care coordination services. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive mission-driven environment.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be a part of something meaningful.

To learn more about our agency please visit our website.

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions behaviors performance decisions and outcomes.
• Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options weigh risks and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Six years of social services experience; OR

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

Job Duties:
As a Social Service Counselor 5-B the incumbent will support clinical operations by:

• Providing direct-line supervision and administrative oversight of all state-employed and contracted case management personnel.
• Serving as SCLHSAs Consumer Care Resources Program Coordinator by managing funds annually for clients and their family members who have behavioral health issues
• Leading the development implementation coordination and evaluation of an agency-wide behavioral health care management program.
• Coordinating with managed care organizations Medicaid representatives community providers and other partners to close referral loops and decrease care/resource gaps.
• Maintaining knowledge of behavioral health case management care coordination Medicaid and managed care requirements reimbursement opportunities and applicable regulations.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: This position is domiciled at SCLHSAs Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) located in Thibodaux LA.
Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Shelby Hidalgo
HR Director

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