Social Service Counselor -B

Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives!

One of ten districts across Louisiana, MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults, children and families of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes. In particular, we serve residents who are uninsured, or Medicaid eligible/covered, individuals suffering from mental illness, individuals suffering from addiction, and individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

If so, we want to hear from you! We're looking for a dedicated Social Service Counselor 4-B to join our team in a meaningful and rewarding role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by addiction.

Preference may be given to candidates that hold a valid Louisiana clinical license (LAC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) and have a minimum of 2 years of experience in addiction assessment and treatment, including experience in gambling treatment. Experience working with both youth and adult populations is a plus.

• Driving Results:
  The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
• Focusing on Customers:
  The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Leading Change:
  The ability to initiate, manage, influence, and evaluate change.
• Thinking Critically:
  The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
• Displaying Expertise:
  The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
• Making Accurate Judgments:
  The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

• Six years of social services experience.
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field plus three years of social services experience.
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of social services experience.
• An advanced degree in a social‑sciences field plus two years of social services experience.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full‑time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours, which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling or prevention services will require certification or eligibility for certification issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Some of the key responsibilities you will perform as a Social Service Counselor 4‑B:

• Provides direct services for adult persons with Addictive Disorders.
• Serves as a group leader/facilitator in a group therapy setting made up of persons with addictive disorders in order to provide treatment and educate them on coping with such difficulties and methods for preventing relapse.
• Serves as a member of the monitoring team to review and refine the quality and level of services provided.
• Serves as liaison and coordinator between individuals, their families, the community, and service providers.
• Maintains and advances professional educational level to enhance expertise in addiction and mental illness treatment of agency clients.

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make…