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SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1/2/3



Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal HSA) exists so that citizens with mental health, addictions, and developmental challenges residing in the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life. 


We're looking for a Social Service Counselor 1/2/3 to serves as an Opioid Harm Reduction Navigator within the Imperial Calcasieu HSA catchment area.  The incumbent works in the community to address the unmet needs of unhoused, incarcerated and system-involved people who use drugs (PWUD) and connect vulnerable communities of people who use drugs to harm reduction resources, including naloxone, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and syringe service programs (SSPs).


AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

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.

Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions

Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.


Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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

Job Duties:

  • Connect incarcerated and system-involved people who use drugs to education and treatment services/resources.  Obtain social history information to be reviewed by treatment teams within incarcerated setting and for use in referrals to other agencies upon inmate release.
  • Coordinate follow-up services for incarcerated inmates upon release. Link to resources, including but not limited to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), housing, primary care, and other services addressing social determinants of health. Increase access to harm reduction supplies including naloxone and other supplies for safe injection. 
  • Increase access to harm reduction supplies including naloxone and other supplies for safe injection. Work with correctional facilities to prepare for on-site overdoses and to make naloxone more accessible individuals and their families.
  • Serves as liaison between the inmate, family, and agency/institution referrals.
  • Coordinate with Southwest LA Health Education Center staff within Calcasieu Correctional center for HIV, HCV, and syphilis testing, post-test counseling and referrals as appropriate.
  • Build regional and statewide partnerships for harm reduction work. Establish and/or participate in region-specific Harm Reduction meetings. Collaborate with partners on developing region and parish-specific harm reduction resources. 


Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a job appointment. Job appointments may last up to 4 years & may be converted to a probational appointment.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3. 
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
 

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
 Leigh ConwayLeigh.Conway@imcalhsa.org


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

Date Posted
03/12/2026
Job Reference
IMCAL 2026 - 9
Organization
LDH- Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority
Location
Lake Charles, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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