Professional Counselor
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health
NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY MISSION:
Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility.
NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians working at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.
- 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000
* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.
(Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year).
NEDHSA has had many productive years since forming as a Local Governing Entity (LGE) in 2013. Here are some highlights:
- Installed Innovative Harm-Reduction Vending Machines to provide essential resources and support for recovery.
- Art is Medicine Program
- Recognition by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Prescription Take Back Boxes throughout the region for safe medication disposal
- Opportunity Zone initiative to help fragile communities reduce mental health and addiction issues
- Coordinated Care for People in Crisis
- Operation Golden Years for seniors in our 12 parish region
- Operation Leave No Veteran Behind for military veterans' healthcare
- Financial Literacy Partnership with Pelican State Credit Union
- NEDHSA Wellness at Work Initiative to reduce staff stress and burnout
NEDHSA aims to build additional partnerships to enhance integrated behavioral and primary healthcare, fostering positive outcomes and stability through a cohesive approach.
Minimum qualifications include possession of a current Louisiana license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), with at least two years of counseling experience.
The official job specifications are available here
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Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Special Duty
Compensation: See above regarding NHSC loan repayment benefits.
Louisiana supports employment of individuals with disabilities as a State As a Model Employer (SAME).
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required. To apply, click the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application. Check your application status regularly.
* Include relevant experience and education in your application to demonstrate eligibility. Resumes alone are not accepted.
Contact Information:For more information:
Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA
Human Resources Specialist
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
2513 Ferrand Street
Monroe, LA 71201
Phone:
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