Licensed Professional Counselor

Job Summary

The LPC will provide therapeutic services in an outpatient setting. The LPC will help minimize psychosocial stressors, assess, diagnose, and educate patients on mental health, prevention, and treatment of psychosocial dysfunction, impairment, or disability, including mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders for individuals and groups. The primary role is to conduct patient interviews, assessments, set treatment goals, provide therapy, and coordinate services with the treatment team.

• Diagnosing and providing treatment to individuals with mental disorders, substance use disorders, as well as various behavioral and emotional disturbances.
• Coordinate activities with the treatment team that is in the best interest of the patient.
• Document timely and accurately in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) on all services provided.
• Complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly using clear, concise documentation.
• Assure patient charts are complete, legible, and up to date while maintaining at least a 90% quarterly chart review score.
• Complete initial assessment of patients within three (3) working days of the referral for mental health services.
• Develop initial treatment plan based on initial assessment and update as needed; assist patient throughout the plan.
• Maintain a working relationship and involvement with other service organizations within the Greater New Orleans area.
• Participate in general department meetings, treatment team, and case supervision meetings.
• Develop documentation of patient discharge/transition plan when necessary.
• Adhere to agency policies and office protocols at all times (work hours, voicemail, staff meetings, etc.).
• Provide consultation to medical providers regarding the behavioral health components of a patient’s presentation and develop collaborative plans to address symptoms.
• Use superior interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, department peers, and community agency members.
• Interact with clients, providers, and staff in a professional, courteous, and responsible manner.
• Participate in clinical staff peer‑review process, including quarterly chart audit.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) verified by the Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and able to engage in independent practice.
• Follow guidelines as written in the Office of Health Policy Standards of Care and all third‑party payer contracts.
• Complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of job‑related educational programs/in‑services annually, as determined by Agency personnel policy.
• Work productively and independently, meeting timelines with close attention to detail.

• Able to complete annual education requirements.
• Able to treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Provide crisis intervention as indicated.
• Able to communicate appropriately and clearly with all staff.
• Able to maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) regulations.
• Maintain and ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Maintain a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all staff.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse, patient‑centered environment.

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• Follow the professional, ethical, and occupational standards of the Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.
• Possess sound interviewing and assessment skills and ability to work effectively with staff members and/or patients of all socioeconomic, religious, gender and ethnic backgrounds.

• Master’s degree in Counseling from a school accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
• Completed two (2) years of clinical practice, totaling 3,000…