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The mission of the Acadiana Area Human Services District is to improve the quality of life for citizens of Acadiana who have behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Acadiana Area Human Services District is seeking a compassionate and licensed Professional Counselor to provide mental health and behavioral support services to individuals in our community. The ideal candidate will offer counseling, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote client wellness and recovery. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT).

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

As a Professional Counselor, you will function in the capacity of a behavioral health counselor:

  • serving the acute and/or chronically mentally ill adult population, the emotionally/behaviorally disturbed child/adolescent population, and their families and /or clients with addictive disorders/co-occurring disorders.  
  • collaborating with psychiatrists, medical psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff regarding therapeutic interventions, diagnosis, and provision of evidence-based treatments via individual, family, or group therapy for clients indicated as meeting target population criteria.

Position–Specific Details:

Location: This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District – Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic in Lafayette, LA


Appointment Type:  Probational or Promotional


Career Progression Group (CPG):  Professional Counselor 1, Professional Counselor 2, Professional Counselor 3, or Professional Counselor 4. 


Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:  

Professional Counselor 1
Professional Counselor 2

Professional Counselor 3

Professional Counselor 4
 

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 


This AAHSD SITE is NHSC (National Health Service Corps) APPROVED.  QUALIFYING  PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. 


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:
 Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources Analyst
 Jennifer.Sonnier@la.gov
 AAHSD-Human Resources
 302 Dulles Drive
 Lafayette, LA  70506

Date Posted
07/18/2025
Job Reference
AAHSD/JRS/0514
Organization
LDH-Acadiana Area Human Services District
Location
Lafayette, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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