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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.
Job Duties:
As a Professional Counselor, you will,
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Complete comprehensive assessments and service plans using appropriate diagnostic interviews and model techniques.
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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
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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
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Travels to homes and/or other locations in the community to provide services in a fashion consistent with the model.
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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
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Completes documentation in the agency's electronic health record and in model-specific systems regarding the treatment of individuals served
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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.
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
504-838-5426
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