Behavioral Health Counselor

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, licensed Behavioral Health Counselor to join our integrated care team. The role involves providing behavioral health assessments, therapeutic interventions, treatment planning, patient education, and care coordination in a Federally Qualified Health Center environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, screenings, and biopsychosocial evaluations using validated tools.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and evidence-based interventions.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions for mental health and substance use concerns.
• Perform crisis intervention, safety assessments, and de-escalation support as needed.
• Career coordination with medical providers, nurses, case managers, social workers, and community partners.
• Complete referrals and support patients in accessing community-based services and resources.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in case conferences, clinical supervision, staff meetings, and required trainings.
• Promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, patient-centered care across all interactions.

Requirements

• Active Louisiana licensure as an LCSW or LPC is required.
• A Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling is required.
• Experience conducting assessments, formulating diagnoses, and developing treatment plans.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, including trauma-informed care and treatment for co-occurring disorders.
• Working knowledge of DSM and ICD diagnostic frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis intervention skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and timely clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, and integrated care best practices.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred if travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• One year of post-graduate paid clinical experience in mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment is preferred.
• Experience in an FQHC, community health, integrated care, or multidisciplinary setting is also preferred.

Skills

• Compassion
• Collaborative work ethic
• Therapeutic interventions
• Crisis intervention
• Care coordination
• Documentation
• Case conferences
• Training participation
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Electronic health records proficiency
• Confidentiality
• Integrated care best practices

Benefits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A