Social Service Counselor 1, 2, 3 or 4B (Addiction Counselor)

About the role

The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District seeks a Social Service Counselor (Addiction Counselor) to provide recovery, relapse, and prevention-centered and client-focused Specialty Clinic Services. The ideal candidate should possess the following core competencies:

• Demonstrating Accountability: Taking ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Focusing on Customers: Understanding and meeting the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Making Accurate Judgments: Assessing options, weighing risks, and making sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Responsibilities

Provides addiction counseling to a population of adults with addictive disorders and/or co-occurring disorders. Conducts screening interviews for children/youth and adults seeking access to care through the clinic. Serves as a group leader/facilitator in a peer group made up of persons with addictive disorders to educate them on coping with such difficulties. Participates in the decision-making process of the treatment team, including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan. Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up services within various programs. Serves as a liaison between the client, family, and the agency/institution. Makes recommendations to the criminal justice system or to employers concerning a client's progress, including occasional court appearances.

Requirements

Three years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. Experience Substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

Preferred Competencies:

• Communicating Effectively: Conveying information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Displaying Expertise: Demonstrating specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Based on level of qualifications and experience. The minimum and maximum pay levels for the position are listed below:

• Social Service Counselor 1: $16.37/hour minimum - $29.50/hour maximum
• Social Service Counselor 2: $17.52/hour minimum - $31.57/hour maximum
• Social Service Counselor 3: $20.06/hour minimum - $36.14/hour maximum
• Social Service Counselor 4B: $21.46/hour minimum - $38.67/hour maximum

Schedule

Work hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday and any evening groups assigned.

Location

This position will be with the NW LA Human Services District - Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic located at 1310 N Hearne Ave, Shreveport, LA.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: NW LA Human Services District Human Resources 1310 N Hearne Ave Shreveport, LA 71107 318-676-5111