Social Service Counselor 3

Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.

This vacancy is located at SCLHSA's St. Mary Behavioral Health Center located in Morgan City, LA.

Louisiana State Opioid Response (LaSOR) Project 3.0 team, will address the opioid overdose crisis by increasing access to FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and supporting the continuum of prevention, intervention (harm reduction), treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with or at risk for opioid use disorder (OUD) and other concurrent substance use disorders. The incumbent will facilitate new clients through the screening and orientation to services process.

The incumbent will conduct case management activities and assists licensed clinicians in completing the assessment process.

The incumbent will interview clients to assess the need for referrals to outside agencies for additional resources. The incumbent will complete referrals to the proper sources when necessary. The incumbent will create and disseminate public relations information. The incumbent will assist clinic manager and licensed clinicians in evaluating existing programs and making necessary changes.  

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified Position and will be filled as a Job Appointment that may transfer into a Probationary Appointment at a future date.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

NOTE REGARDING ADVERTISED PAY:

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

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.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Macy Comeaux

HR Director

macy.richard@la.gov

985-876-8876   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional social services experience.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

A baccalaureate degree in social work, sociology, psychology, behavioral science or human service counseling from an accredited institution will substitute for one year of experience.

Graduate training in social work, sociology, psychology, or human service counseling from an accredited institution will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

A master's degree in the above fields will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Specialized college course work will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling services require certification or eligibility for certification as a Counselor in Training (CIT), or a current practice credential as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), or Licensed Addictive Counselor (LAC) issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor, pursuant to the Addictive Disorders Practice Act, LA RS. 37.3386-3390.6

Positions that provide addictive disorder prevention services require certification or eligibility for certification as a Prevention Specialist in Training (PSIT), or a current practice credential as a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP), Registered Prevention Professional (RPP), Licensed Prevention Professional (LPP) issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor, pursuant to the Addictive Disorders Practice Act, LA RS. 37.3386-3390.6

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

NOTE:

The baccalaureate, graduate training, or master's degree in social work must be from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Function of Work:

To provide general social services work through direct services and/or general counseling.

Level of Work:

Advanced.

Supervision Received:

Broad from a Social Service Counselor 5, social worker, or other higher-level social services personnel.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

Department of Health and Hospitals; LSU-Health Sciences Centers, Acute Care Hospitals, Medical Schools; Veterans Affairs; Department of Corrections; Department of Social Services.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from the Professional Counselor job series by the absence of a master's degree and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or registration as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern.

Differs from the Social Service Counselor 2 by the presence of responsibility for specialized caseloads and/ or lead-worker duties.

Differs from Social Service Counselor 4-A by the absence of responsibility for assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of specialized programs.

Differs from Social Service Counselor 4-B by serving as a certified substance counselor.90%       Complete initial screenings for program participants for eligibility of MOUD services.

Complete Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) on new clients received Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Make appropriate recommendations and referrals based on needed level of care.

Act as an advocate to coordinate services to resolve emergency situations.

Assist clients with development of community supports.

Represent the agency at health fairs, festivals, and other public gatherings when requested.

Provide education on mental illness and addictive disorders for clients and their families.

Participate in program recruitment and referrals.

Address program compliance issues with participants when necessary.

Provide crisis intervention services.

Utilization of SBIRT Model (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment).

Plan and coordinate the monitoring and reporting process, ensuring all required data and reports are submitted appropriately.

Document all services referred and provided.

Monitor and track contingency management (what does this entail?)

Complete virtual or in-person SBIRT Training.

Facilitates new clients through the orientation process by providing information on clinic policies and the process of treatment. Assist clients in completing initial paperwork necessary for evaluation.

Conducts case management activities by assisting the licensed clinicians with the assessment process.

Interviews clients to assess the need for referrals to outside agencies and completes referrals to the proper sources when necessary.

Assist in linking clients to community resources.

Assists staff with the completion of consumer care requests.

Obtain information and records on clients regarding previous behavioral health treatment.

Provides emergency services to clients needing crisis intervention for self or family. Consults with appropriate staff, complete necessary forms, secure placement and transportation for clients needing hospitalization.

Participates in case staffing and helps determine recommendations for client placement.

Documents written reports to courts, probation officers, employees, schools, and case workers in regards to client's treatment recommendations.
10%      Attends meetings, workshops, trainings and seminars for continuing education purposes and professional enhancement and development.

Performs any additional duties requested which are not listed in job description but relate to services provided by the clinic.