Professional Counselor 1 - 4

About This Job

At JPHSA, we are committed to providing quality behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and primary care services and supports. Make a difference in the community and join our team today. The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) Behavioral Health Community Services (BHCS) division provides a continuum of community-based behavioral health and support programs to assist individuals in their recovery from mental illness and/or addictive disorders. The Professional Counselor provides therapy services to clients presenting to the Behavioral Health Community Services Division of Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA). In this role, we are seeking an individual to service plans that include the individual's problems, goals, and objectives, as well as the type, frequency, and duration of service to be provided. The individual signs service plans served, and the guardian if the service recipient is a minor.

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:

• Complete comprehensive assessments and service plans using appropriate diagnostic interviews and model techniques.
• Provides therapeutic services to the client consistent with the therapy model. The preferred location for intervention is the home of the client; however, other locations may be suitable provided that adequate controls are in place to protect confidentiality.
• Provides therapeutic interventions to the individuals served and families in the community, and outside of the typical 9-5 hour workday, as consistent involvement from family members is essential to the models. Consequently, flexibility to conduct after-hours appointments is a necessity for this position.
• Travels to homes and/or other locations in the community to provide services in a fashion consistent with the model.
• May transport individuals served in agency vehicles. Maintains compliance with JPHSA's Driver Safety Program Policy, incumbent must have a current driver's license, proof of insurance and clean driving record. Individuals served cannot be transported in the incumbent's personal vehicle.
• Completes documentation in the agency's electronic health record and in model-specific systems regarding the treatment of individuals served.
• Reviews assessments and other documentation to support the diagnosis and provide evidence of medical necessity.

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
• Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group and can be filled as a Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4.
• Work Schedule: Flexible work hours that may be outside of the traditional 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, schedule dependent on job duties.
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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:

Enjoli Lewis

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

3616 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001

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

Benefits

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 at
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
• Holidays 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 Governor State 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 video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others