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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.
Are you a Licensed Addictions Counselor with experience in addiction assessment and treatment, including Gambling treatment experience?
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.
** Preferred License/Experience: 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.**
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Join Our Team at Metropolitan Human Services District – Addiction Services Department !
Six years of social services experience; ORJob Duties:
Some of the key responsibilities you will perform as aSocial 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.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level 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.
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.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tanisha Alexander
MHSD Human Resources Business Partner
tanisha.alexander@mhsdla.org
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