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Social Service Counselor 4A



Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) is a Local Governing Entity (LGE) created by the Louisiana Legislature in 1989. JPHSA is responsible for the management and operation of behavioral health and developmental disability Services in Jefferson Parish. JPHSA provides fully integrated primary and behavioral healthcare services through its JeffCare program.

JeffCare, a program of Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) comprised of two sites. JeffCare's goal is integration of primary care and behavioral health services to best serve the needs of the population; and, empowerment of individuals to achieve improved quality of life through the provision of effective services, delivered in an environment of integrity and respect. The Social Service Counselor 4-A works in the JeffCare division under the direction of the Behavioral Health Program Director-B(Behavioral Health Program Manager). The incumbent provides individual therapy, group therapy, and outreach activities. 


An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Managing Programs: The ability to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate programs to achieve strategic objectives and long-term outcomes.
Managing Stakeholders: The ability to identify key stakeholders, manage relationships, and align interests to move work forward.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
Managing Projects: The ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes.

Requirements

Six years of social services experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of social services experience; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of social services experience; OR

An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus two years of social services experience.

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:

As a Social Service Counselor 4-A you will:

  • Completes the screening and intake process with individuals seeking treatment services using comprehensive assessments and appropriate diagnostic interviews
  • Facilitates individual therapy sessions using applicable evidence-based model. All active service recipients are seen once a week, or as clinically indicated
  • Facilitates group therapy weekly
  • Conducts weekly support groups for individuals who are in treatment or who have completed treatment and want additional support
  • Conducts family groups, as needed, for relatives and significant others
  • Links individuals with needed social services and additional treatment if necessary
  • Collaborates with community groups/ organizations to conduct presentations and discussions about substance abuse, and provides outreach activities to increase referrals

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:   Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression:  This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group 

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with some flexibility as needed to accommodate the needs of the individuals served.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.  

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make 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 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:

Enjoli Lewis

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

3616 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001

elewis@jphsa.org

504-838-5426
Date Posted
05/19/2026
Job Reference
221231
Organization
LDH-Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Location
Metairie, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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