LDH Capital Area Human services District

Salary
$3,250.00 - $5,855.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
26-040-ARS-PC
Department
LDH-Capital Area Human Services District
Opening Date
10/20/2026
Closing Date
10/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
<h2>About this Job</h2>
Why work for CAHS?
<ul>
<li>Vision: CAHS excels at making lives better.</li>
<li>Mission: To deliver caring and responsive services, leading to a better tomorrow.</li>
<li>Philosophy: CAHS commits to the philosophy that all individuals are valuable members of the community. CAHS exists to help each person served live productively in the location and environment of their choosing and abilities. CAHS staff work as a unified team to provide services and supports that help the person(s) served succeed in work, school, life, and other endeavors they pursue.</li>
</ul>
Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Professional Counselor to join our addiction recovery team. 
In this role, you will be providing counseling, support, and evidence-based interventions to individuals throughout their recovery journey. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering high-quality person-centered care while fostering hope, resilience, and lasting recovery.
If you're driven by purpose, dedicated to making a meaningful difference and passionate about helping others achieve lasting recovery, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and become a part of a supportive organization committed to transforming lives, strengthening families, and building healthier communities.
<h2>Minimum Qualifications</h2>
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT).
<h2>Job Specification</h2>
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
<h2>Job Duties and Other Information</h2>
Job Duties:
<ul>
<li>Conduct comprehensive substance abuse assessments for individuals referred by DCFS.</li>
<li>Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings an client needs.</li>
<li>Collaborate with community agencies and service providers to ensure clients receive ongoing support and continuity of care.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate client data and prepare monthly and annual reports required by DCFS.</li>
<li>Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case staffing to coordinate comprehensive client care.</li>
<li>Provide case management services by coordinating referrals and connecting clients with community resources and ancillary/recovery support services.</li>
<li>Educate clients and their families about addiction, recovery, relapse prevention, and available community resources.</li>
<li>Coordinate with administrative support staff to reschedule appointments for clients who missed scheduled visits.</li>
<li>Complete clinical assessments, treatment documentation, progress notes, and other required records in a timely and accurate manner.</li>
</ul>
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Appointment. 
Location: Capital Area Human Services District's Addiction Recovery Services (ARS).
Work Schedule: 8 hours per day Monday - Friday.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Professional Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
<ul>
<li>**The maximum salary for the Professional Counselor 4 is $**86,070.00 annually.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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: <a href="mailto:Thrinacia.Jenkins2@la.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Thrinacia.Jenkins2@la.gov</a>
Capital Area Human Services District
12301 Coursey Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at <a href="https://info.groupbenefits.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://info.groupbenefits.org/</a>
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at <a href="https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx</a>
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
<ul>
<li>New Year's Day</li>
<li>Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,</li>
<li>Mardi Gras,</li>
<li>Good Friday,</li>
<li>Memorial Day,</li>
<li>Independence Day,</li>
<li>Labor Day,</li>
<li>Veteran's Day,</li>
<li>Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.</li>
</ul>
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
<ul>
<li>Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (<a href="http://www.lasersonline.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lasersonline.org</a>). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system</li>
<li>Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (<a href="http://www.trsl.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.trsl.org</a>),</li>
<li>Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (<a href="http://www.lsers.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lsers.net</a>), among others</li>
</ul>

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 1, 2, 3, 4

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