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PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 3 OR 4 - LEESVILLE


Vision: The vision of the Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD) is to ensure access to care for all individuals within its catchment area—Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn Parishes—who are in need of behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder) and developmental disabilities programs and services.

Mission: The mission of CLHSD is to increase public awareness of behavioral health and developmental disability needs and to provide individuals with access to integrated, community-based services. CLHSD promotes wellness, recovery, and independence through education and by offering a broad range of programmatic and community resources that support informed choice and personal growth.

Philosophy: CLHSD believes that all persons served have the right to comprehensive, integrated, person-centered health care that meets their individual needs and supports the best possible outcomes in recovery. 

We’re looking for a Professional Counselor 3 or 4 to service full range of clinical services within the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program.


Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community.

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) plus two years of licensed counseling experience.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
  • Participates in the decision-making process of the treatment team, including formulating therapeutic activities. 
  • Serves as a group leader/facilitator in counseling groups made up of persons with substance use disorders.
  • May conduct peer reviews to refine the quality and level of outpatient substance use services provided. 
  • Manages caseloads of clients diagnosed with substance abuse issues

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment. 


Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Professional Counselor 3 or 4.

 

Location: This vacancy is located at the Central Louisiana Human Services District. This announcement serves to fill vacancies in our Caring Choices Clinic in Leesville.


Compensation: This position offers the following starting rates for each level:

  • Professional Counselor 3 - $21.46/hourly; $1,716.80/bi-weekly.
  • Professional Counselor 4 - $22.96/hourly; $1,836.80/bi-weekly
  • Eligible for premium pay of one dollar ($2.00) per hour for hours worked.

**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.


CLHSD provides and contracts for services that respect the cultural and social diversity of its consumers and are responsive to the needs of individuals, families, and communities. 
 

CLHSD further affirms that helping young children and their parents manage difficulties early in life can prevent or reduce the development of disorders. Early intervention and prevention strategies minimize the risk of illness and reduce long-term treatment costs. The preferred treatment environment for CLHSD is community-based..


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:
 Central Louisiana Human Services District
 5411 Coliseum Blvd.
 Alexandria, La 71303

Shawanda.Gordon@clahsd.org


Date Posted
09/23/2026
Job Reference
226484
Organization
LDH- Central Louisiana Human Services District
Location
Leesville, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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