Social Service Counselor 3 - State of Louisiana

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