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PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 4

Interested in joining our team and helping to serve Acadiana with quality compassionate care?  We currently  have an opening for a Professional Counselor in our Children’s and Adolescent Department!  

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 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.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in working with children and adolescents who have emotional and/or behavioral disorders, including addictive disorders.

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) plus two years of counseling experience.

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 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

Work Schedule:   Monday – Friday  40 hours/week

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional


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.


If you are selected for this position and indicate that you have a degree, you will be required to submit an official transcript.
 
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
 

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

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

Date Posted
01/27/2026
Job Reference
AAHSD/JRS/0525
Organization
LDH-Acadiana Area Human Services District
Location
Lafayette, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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