Addiction Counselor Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

About this Job NLHSD.ORG The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District's mission is to increase public awareness of and to provide access for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities to integrated community based services while promoting wellness, recovery, and independence through education and the choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources. Our vision is that the Northwest Louisiana Human Services District exists so that individuals with mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities residing in the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life. We are seeking a Social Service Counselor (Addiction Counselor) to provide recovery, relapse ,and prevention-centered and client-focused Specialty Clinic Services

Provides addiction counseling and/or education to a population of adults and adolescents with addictive disorders and/or co-occurring disorders. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Core Competencies: Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Preferred Competencies: Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.

Minimum Qualifications 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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling or prevention services will require certification or eligibility for certification issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: -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 in order 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 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.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, 3 or 4B Work 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. Compensation: Based on level of qualifications and experience.

The minimum and maximum pay levels for the position is 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 **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 the 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: NW LA Human Services District Human Resources 1310 N Hearne Ave Shreveport, LA 71107 318-676-5111 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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