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Counselor

Resources for Human Development (RHD) | Louisiana ACT Program
Full-Time
$22.69/hour
DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Counselor to join our Louisiana ACT Program team.

This is an opportunity to provide meaningful addiction and mental health counseling services while helping individuals achieve greater stability, wellness, and independence. As a Counselor, you'll provide therapeutic interventions, maintain an active caseload, and deliver both individual and group counseling services within a recovery-focused environment.

If you're passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges and reach their recovery goals, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Louisiana ACT Program

The Louisiana ACT Program, a program of Resources for Human Development (RHD), provides community-based behavioral health services to individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use challenges, and co-occurring disorders.

Our multidisciplinary team uses a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach to support individuals in achieving their goals, strengthening coping skills, and building meaningful lives within their communities.

As a Counselor, you'll play a key role in helping participants address mental health and addiction challenges while supporting long-term recovery and personal growth.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• $22.69/hour
• DailyPay, access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after 30 days
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Experience
• Clinical Skill Development
• Multidisciplinary Team Experience
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Help individuals achieve recovery goals
• Provide addiction and mental health treatment services
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions
• Support participants in building healthier lives
• Promote hope, recovery, and independence
• Make a meaningful impact every day
• Join a mission-driven organization

What You’ll Do

As a Counselor, you will provide clinical support to program participants in the areas of addiction and mental health through therapeutic counseling services, insight-oriented interventions, and recovery-focused treatment planning.

You'll maintain an active caseload, facilitate both individual and group counseling services, and collaborate with participants and team members to support successful treatment outcomes.

Your Responsibilities May Include:

Therapy & Recovery Services

• Partner with participants to develop individualized recovery goals.
• Provide individual counseling services.
• Facilitate therapeutic group counseling sessions.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions to support recovery.
• Assist participants with aftercare planning and follow-up services.
• Encourage ongoing engagement in treatment and recovery activities.

Caseload Management

• Maintain an active caseload and engage participants in ongoing treatment.
• Evaluate participant progress and provide updates to funders and referral sources when requested.
• Participate actively in clinical case conferences and treatment team meetings.
• Monitor treatment goals, progress, and discharge planning activities.
• Maintain tracking systems for treatment plans and required program documentation.
• Support participants in achieving individualized recovery goals.

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Enter documentation into the electronic medical record according to agency guidelines.
• Maintain an up-to-date scheduling calendar.
• Maintain confidentiality of all participant information.
• Complete required reports and documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Professionalism & Team Collaboration

• Demonstrate respect and dignity toward participants, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain a caring, supportive, and professional attitude.
• Promote the program’s recovery-oriented philosophy.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training opportunities.
• Uphold RHD values and ethical standards in all interactions.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate and recovery-focused
✔ Passionate about behavioral health and substance use treatment
✔ Skilled in individual and group counseling
✔ Comfortable working with individuals with co-occurring disorders
✔ A strong communicator and active listener
✔ Team-oriented and collaborative
✔ Organized and detail-oriented
✔ Professional and dependable
✔ Committed to person-centered care
✔ Dedicated to helping others achieve lasting recovery

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders
• Minimum of one year of specialized substance use training or supervised experience
• Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team

Preferred

• Experience in community-based behavioral health services
• Experience facilitating therapy groups
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices
• Experience supporting individuals with substance use and mental health challenges

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-Time
• $22.69/hour
• Louisiana ACT Program
• Community-based and office-based service delivery.
• Schedule flexibility may be required based on participant and program needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, stoop, crouch, and travel throughout the community as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, frequently lift up to 20 pounds, and regularly lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.
Some jobs build careers.
This job helps people build recovery.

If you're passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, strengthen their recovery, and achieve meaningful life goals, we encourage you to apply today.

Join RHD’s Louisiana ACT Program and help individuals build hope, stability, and lasting recovery.

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.