Social Work Counselor Jobs in Louisiana

Job Title: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 2 Company: State of Louisiana Location: Bogalusa, LA Description: Job Title: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 2 Agency: Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Opening Date: Wed. 03/17/10 Closing Date/Time: Wed. 03/31/10 12:00 AM Central Time State Salary Range: $14.23 - $29.96 hourly $2,467.00 - $5,193.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registration as either a Counselor Intern or a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners, or its successor, plus two years of professional counseling.  Supplemental Information: Professional Counselor 2 This position is located at Washington Parish Addictive Disorder Clinic in Bogalusa. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as Professional Counselor 1-4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Applicants should apply only to the level for which they qualify. (It is also being posted as a Professional Counselor 1-4 and as a Social Service Counselor 5A.) There is only one vacancy. 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 outside of FPHSA will be asked to serve a probationary period of not less than 12 months and not more than 24. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in substance abuse counseling. This position has a SER of $1453.00 Bi-Weekly. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position online.  Those wishing to submit a paper application may mail their application to Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (see mailing address).  Paper applications may be downloaded from the Civil Service website.  Mailing address: Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Attn: Human Resources 11236 Hwy 16 Amite, LA  70422 Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office during the hours of  8 am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday at Register to View .  Job Concepts: FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide professional counseling services. LEVEL OF WORK: Experienced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from a licensed behavioral health professional or higher-level manager or administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by all state agencies. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from the Social Service Counselor job series by presence of recognition as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern or a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. Differs from the Professional Counselor 1 by the presence of greater independence and more complex caseloads. Differs from the Professional Counselor 3 by the absence of responsibility for specialized caseloads and/or lead-worker duties.  Examples of Work: EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Interviews patients/families in order to assess concrete and situational or supportive counseling needs, strengths and weaknesses, and to identify problems/needs to be addressed. Consults with the treatment team on the condition of the client and participates in the decision-making process concerning the treatment plan to be followed for the client. Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team. Provides counseling and assists in the utilization of resources for patients/parents receiving services in a complexity of clinics and/or settings. Develops and plans casework services and treatment for individuals with specialized problems in development, retardation, maladjustment or dependency. Assists clients and families in understanding and participating in the diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and recommended treatment plans. Serves as co-therapist with social workers or other professional counselors to perform case management or direct treatment services for a specialized complex caseload of clients with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Serves as liaison and coordinator between clients, families, communities, and service providers.

Job Title: Adult and Family Military Family Life Counselor - *$1,250 SIGN-ON BONUS* Monroe, LOUISIANA (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD) Company: Health Net Location: Monroe, LA Description: As the behavioral health subsidiary of Health Net, Inc., MHN provides comprehensive behavioral-change solutions for individuals and organizations, including managed behavioral health and employee assistance programs workplace productivity solutions. MHN has provided family counseling and advocacy services to military personnel and their families since 2004, and launched its Government Services division in January 2006 to support these programs. The Military Family Life Consultant Program continues to serve and support hundreds of thousands of military personnel and families across the nation and abroad. For more information, visit www.mhn.com and www.mhngs.com.Health Net, Inc. is among the nations largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The companys health plans and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to approximately 6.7 million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Nets behavioral health subsidiary, MHN, provides mental health benefits to approximately 6.6 million individuals in all 50 states. The companys subsidiaries also offer managed health care products related to prescription drugs, and offer managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the companys Web site at www.healthnet.com.*%241,250 SIGN-ON BONUS-NOTE: MHNGS contractor staff are ineligible for this sign-on bonus.JOB SUMMARY:The Counselor works as part of a mobile team to provide family services to military members and families who are geographically isolated from military installations. The Counselor is a licensed mental health professional and provides information, coaching, training, and education to military families and service members.The Counselor provides on-site, mobile, telephonic and/or direct short-term, non-medical, solution-focused counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups for situations resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances such as parenting, relationship conflicts, stress, personal loss, and deployments and reunions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Partners with and augments activities of Service Family Centers, Guard and Reserve programs (including Inter-Service Family Assistance Committees), unit family support staff officers, and other programs and services to build coalitions and connect Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard and Reserve familiesIdentifies family needsCatalogues existing family programs and supports; determines how well those efforts are meeting family needsIdentifies problems and/or gaps in serviceDetermines methods to fill the gaps and enhance existing support systems effortsPlans and implements a comprehensive, integrated, mobile service delivery systemProvides on-site, mobile, and/or telephonic non-medical problem solving counseling to families when other resources are not available and makes appropriate referrals and warm transfers to military and community resources according to the needs of families and service membersTravels throughout the state as appropriate to meet with families and unit family support staff to assess needs and provide or arrange for counseling servicesConsults with and trains military commands and service providers as requestedSponsors and trains volunteers and family support professionalsBuilds coalitions, coordinates with and connects Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard and Reserve families. Coordinates and plans service delivery under direction of the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Command (JFHQ) J-1 and the State Family Program Director (SFPD).Develops and/or uses MHN-approved training and education programs and materials as well as researches and adopts current materials available through military and national civilian sourcesTravels on demand to provide services to families and/or support to Family Assistance Centers, Family Readiness Groups, Commanders, Child Youth Mobilization Specialists, Family Readiness Assistants, State Benefit Advisors and Personnel Support SpecialistsProvides feedback on outreach efforts in support of families and service membersProvides client tracking of services performed and referrals made using appropriate reporting systemRequires evenings and weekendsUp to 70% travel

Job Title: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 1 Company: State of Louisiana Location: Bogalusa, LA Description: Job Title: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 1 Agency: Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Opening Date: Wed. 03/17/10 Closing Date/Time: Wed. 03/31/10 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $13.30 - $28.00 hourly $2,305.00 - $4,853.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registration as either a Counselor Intern or a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners, or its successor.  Supplemental Information: Professional Counselor 1 This position is located at Washington Parish Addictive Disorder Clinic in Bogalusa. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as Professional Counselor 1-4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Applicants should apply only to the level for which they qualify. (It is also being posted as a Social Worker 1-4 and as a Social Service Counselor 5A.) There is only one vacancy. 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 outside of FPHSA will be asked to serve a probationary period of not less than 12 months and not more than 24. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in substance abuse counseling. This position has a SER of $1358.00 Bi-Weekly. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position online.  Those wishing to submit a paper application may mail their application to Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (see mailing address).  Paper applications may be downloaded from the Civil Service website.  Mailing address: Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Attn: Human Resources 11236 Hwy 16 Amite, LA  70422 Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office during the hours of  8 am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday at Register to View .  Job Concepts: FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide professional counseling services. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Close from a licensed behavioral health professional or higher-level manager or administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by all state agencies. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from the Social Service Counselor job series by presence of recognition as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern or a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. Differs from the Professional Counselor 2 by the absence of greater independence and more complex caseloads.  Examples of Work: EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Obtains and prepares social histories of clients for information to be reviewed by treatment teams and for use in referrals to other agencies. Participates in the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan. Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team. Performs intensive individual interviews with patients experiencing crises and multiple situational problems. Evaluates information in case records in order to recommend changes in psychosocial intervention. Performs goal-directed and supportive individual and group interviews with clients experiencing crises or multiple situational problems. Assists in the procurement of needs such as institutional placements, transportation, financial assistance, medical equipment, shelter, food, clothing, etc. Serves as liaison between the client, family and the agency/institution.

Job Title: NATIONAL NETWORK REALITY SERIES IS SEARCHING FOR A FAMILY COUNSELOR Company: Location: New Orleans, LA Description: A NATIONAL NETWORK REALITY SERIES IS SEARCHING FOR A FAMILY COUNSELOR AND/OR THERAPIST.   For more details and to apply: send a brief bio, picture, and contact information to Register to View   All applicants must have proper credentials in order to be considered.

Job Title: HP-EMPLOYABILITY COUNSELOR Company: Location: Shreveport, LA Description: DESCRIPTION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Ensure time reception and warm welcome of new Job Corps students arrivals by providing a well rounded and highly structured program. Prepare each student for successful participation in the Career Development Services System by providing an introduction to Job Corps Center Staff and the roles they plan in students long-term outcomes. Provides a highly structured Career Exploration Program, which assists students in choosing vocational training programs suited to the labor market, the students interest, capabilities and career goals. Coordinates overall operation of the Centers Career Preparation Plan, provides students with an overview of all Center vocational offerings to include wages, working conditions, training and academic skills required for the vocation, advancement potential and related vocational offerings. Conducts activities and provides information on Job Corps Mission, Career Development Services System, basic schedule or training and activities, assessment testing, student progress evaluation, student rights and responsibilities, student government and leadership programs and student benefits, Center and community life, health and wellness services and safety and security. Provide new arrivals with a copy of the Student Personnel Handbook. Describe goals, performance expectations and standards, and articulate how their individual performance supports the admission, career preparation, career development and career transition of students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A Bachelor Degree with a concentration in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Vocational Counseling in a related field with three years of teaching or Vocational Counseling experience. One year of Job Corps or related experience working with disadvantaged youth is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Effective verbal and written communication skills, Effective organization skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Classroom instruction and curriculum development. A Valid Drivers License is required. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please do not email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. http://minactjobs.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-66047.html

Job Title: Professional Counselor 1 Company: State of Louisiana Location: Saint Gabriel, LA Description: Job Title: Professional Counselor 1 Agency: DOC-LA Correctional Institute for Women Opening Date: Wed. 06/10/09 Closing Date/Time: Continuous State Salary Range: Depends on Qualifications Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: St. Gabriel, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registration as either a Counselor Intern or a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern by the Louisiana Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.  Supplemental Information: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Professional Counselor 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Professional Counselor 2 is $62,317.00. Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. 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.  This position may be filled by either Probational appointment, Promotional appointment, or by Job Appointment. This is a 24 hour facility.  Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD 214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. For further information about this vacancy contact:  La Toya Taylor Register to View Department of Corrections P.O. Box 94304 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To provide professional counseling services. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Close from a licensed behavioral health professional. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: May be used by all state agencies. Job Distinctions: Differs from the Social Services Counselors job series by presence of a master's degree and recognition as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern by the Louisiana State Board of Professional Counselors. Differs from the Professional Counselor 2 by the absence of independent and more complex caseloads.  Examples of Work: Obtains and prepares social histories of clients for information to be reviewed by treatment teams and for use in referrals to other agencies. Participates in the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan. Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions and making recommendations to the treatment team. Performs intensive individual interviews with patients experiencing crises and multiple situational problems. Evaluates information in case records in order to recommend changes in psychosocial intervention. Performs goal directed and supportive individual and group interviews with clients experiencing crises or multiple situational problems. Assist in the procurement of needs such as institutional placements, transportation, financial assistance, medical equipment, shelter, food, clothing, etc. Serves as liaison between the client, family, and the agency/institution.

Job Title: SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 5-A Company: State of Louisiana Location: Bogalusa, LA Description: Job Title: SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 5-A Agency: Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Opening Date: Wed. 03/17/10 Closing Date/Time: Wed. 03/31/10 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $16.30 - $34.30 hourly $2,825.00 - $5,945.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, or a behavioral science followed by four years of professional counseling. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Licensure as a Licensed Addiction Counselor by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor, as required by law, pursuant to the Addictive Disorder Practice Act, LA RS. 37.3386-3390.6. NOTE: A graduate degree, the substance of which is professional mental health counseling, psychology, social work, sociology or a behavioral science in content, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education offering a master's degree and/or doctoral program that is approved by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners or Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority will be accepted as qualifying. NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  Supplemental Information: This position is located at Washington Parish Addictive Disorder Clinic in Bogalusa (It is also being posted as a Professional Counselor 1-4 and as a Social Worker 1-4) There is only one vacancy. The “Followed By” statement indicates that only experience acquired AFTER receiving a masters is considered qualifying. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED WITHIN THE OFFICE FOR ADDICTIVE DISORDERS AND YOU MUST MEET THE NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in substance abuse counseling. 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 outside of FPHSA will be asked to serve a probationary period of not less than 12 months and not more than 24. This position has a SER of $1538.40 Bi-Weekly. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position online.  Those wishing to submit a paper application may mail their application to Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (see mailing address).  Paper applications may be downloaded from the Civil Service website.  Mailing address: Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Attn: Human Resources 11236 Hwy 16 Amite, LA  70422 Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office during the hours of  8 am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday at Register to View .  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To serve as a Licensed Addiction Counselor providing independent professional addictive disorders counseling to clients and families with a minimum of supervision concentrating on clients with specialized, unusual, or multiple disorders. Level of Work: Advanced. Supervision Received: Broad review from higher-level professional. Supervision Exercised: May provide functional and clinical supervision over other counselors, staff, and professionals. Location of Work: Department of Health and Hospitals, Office for Addictive Disorders. Job Distinctions: Differs from the Professional Counselor series by the presence of licensure as a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Differs from lower-level counselors by the presence of a master's degree and licensure as a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Differs from a Social Service Counselor 5-B by absence of supervisory responsibility.  Examples of Work: Conducts complex assessments of clients utilizing standardized assessment tools. Develops level of care recommendations and treatment plan including identification of goals and therapeutic interventions. May provide training in caseload principles and practices and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and agency policy and procedures. Participates in the decision making process and provides oversight of work performed by Certified Addiction Counselors and Registered Addiction Counselors. Outlines appropriate specialized services for program participants based on assessment and other pertinent data. Meets with officials of local and state agencies, professional organizations, advocacy organizations and private providers to develop and maintain a viable service delivery system and community support systems. Serves as a group leader/facilitator in a group therapy setting made up of persons with addictive disorders in order to provide treatment and educate them on coping with such difficulties and methods for preventing relapse. Serves as a member of the monitoring team to review and refine the quality and level of services provided. Serves as liaison and coordinator between individuals, their families, the community, and service providers. Evaluates and monitors services and redirects when indicated. May provide expert testimony and recommendations on behalf of clients in court cases in response to judges and other officers of the court.

Job Title: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 4 Company: State of Louisiana Location: Bogalusa, LA Description: Job Title: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 4 Agency: Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Opening Date: Wed. 03/17/10 Closing Date/Time: Wed. 03/31/10 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $16.30 - $34.30 hourly $2,825.00 - $5,945.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as either a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners, or its successor, as required by law; plus four years of professional counseling.  Supplemental Information: Professional Counselor 4 This position is located at Washington Parish Addictive Disorder Clinic in Bogalusa. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as Professional Counselor 1-4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Applicants should apply only to the level for which they qualify. (It is also being posted as a Professional Counselor 1-4 and as a Social Service Counselor 5A.) There is only one vacancy. 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 outside of FPHSA will be asked to serve a probationary period of not less than 12 months and not more than 24. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in substance abuse counseling. This position has a SER of $1664.00 Bi-Weekly. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position online.  Those wishing to submit a paper application may mail their application to Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (see mailing address).  Paper applications may be downloaded from the Civil Service website.  Mailing address: Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Attn: Human Resources 11236 Hwy 16 Amite, LA  70422 Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office during the hours of  8 am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday at Register to View .  Job Concepts: FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide intensive developmental and therapeutic assessment and treatment in serious or complicated cases that require a range of therapeutic and intervention skills. LEVEL OF WORK: Advanced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Broad from a licensed behavioral health professional or higher-level manager or administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May provide functional supervision to lower-level counselors and other direct care providers. LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by all state agencies. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from the Professional Counselor 3 and the Social Service Counselor job series by the presence of licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Differs from the Professional Counselor 5 and other supervisory counselor jobs by the absence of supervisory responsibilities.  Examples of Work: EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Conducts complex assessments and independent selection and use of varied in-depth therapies in the treatment of individuals with multi-problem dual diagnosis substance abuse problems (as defined by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners in Rule (LAC 46:LX.503.e)). Develops and plans casework services and treatment for individuals with specialized problems in development, retardation, maladjustment, or dependency. Develops and plans services that address and/or include family therapy, marital counseling, child abuse and sexual abuse therapy, major family disruption, developmental disabilities, death, and suicide. May provide training in caseload principles and practices and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulation, and agency policy and procedures. May serve as a lead-worker. May provide expert testimony and recommendations on behalf of clients in court cases in response to judges and other officers of the court. Serves as liaison and coordinator between individuals, their families, the community, and service providers. Evaluates and monitors services and redirects when indicated.

Job Title: Adult and Family Military Family Life Counselor - *$1,250 SIGN-ON BONU Company: Location: Monroe, LA Description: As the behavioral health subsidiary of Health Net, Inc., MHN provides comprehensive behavioral-change solutions for individuals and organizations, including managed behavioral health and employee assistance programs workplace productivity solutions. MHN has provided family counseling and advocacy services to military personnel and their families since 2004, and launched its Government Services division in January 2006 to support these programs. The Military & Family Life Consultant Program continues to serve and support hundreds of thousands of military personnel and families across the nation and abroad. For more information, visit www.mhn.com and www.mhngs.com.   Health Net, Inc. is among the nation's largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The company's health plans and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to approximately 6.7 million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Net's behavioral health subsidiary, MHN, provides mental health benefits to approximately 6.6 million individuals in all 50 states. The company's subsidiaries also offer managed health care products related to prescription drugs, and offer managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the company's Web site at www.healthnet.com.    *$1,250 SIGN-ON BONUS-NOTE: MHNGS contractor staff are ineligible for this sign-on bonus.    JOB SUMMARY:   The Counselor works as part of a mobile team to provide family services to military members and families who are geographically isolated from military installations. The Counselor is a licensed mental health professional and provides information, coaching, training, and education to military families and service members.    The Counselor provides on-site, mobile, telephonic and/or direct short-term, non-medical, solution-focused counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups for situations resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances such as parenting, relationship conflicts, stress, personal loss, and deployments and reunions.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Title: Child Welfare Counselor--Adoption Company: State of Louisiana Location: Harahan, LA Description: Job Title: Child Welfare Counselor--Adoption Agency: DSS-Office of Community Services Opening Date: Tue. 02/16/10 Closing Date/Time: Tue. 03/02/10 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $12.43 - $26.17 hourly $2,155.00 - $4,536.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original Location: Harahan, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree plus one year of professional social services experience. SUBSTITUTIONS: A baccalaureate degree in social work; psychology; psychiatric nursing; psychiatry; mental health counseling; rehabilitation counseling; psychological counseling; criminal justice; sociology; applied sociology; human services counseling; education with a concentration in special education; family and consumer sciences with a concentration in child, family and social services; guidance and counseling; human development counseling; social services counseling; vocational rehabilitation; or human services from an accredited institution may be substituted for the required professional social services experience. Graduate education in social work; psychology; psychiatric nursing; psychiatry; mental health counseling; rehabilitation counseling; psychological counseling; criminal justice; sociology; applied sociology; human services counseling; education with a concentration in special education; family and consumer sciences with a concentration in child, family and social services; guidance and counseling; human development counseling; social services counseling; vocational rehabilitation; or human services from an accredited institution may be substituted for the required professional social services experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience. A master's degree in social work; psychology; psychiatric nursing; psychiatry; mental health counseling; rehabilitation counseling; psychological counseling; criminal justice; sociology; applied sociology; human services counseling; education with a concentration in special education; family and consumer sciences with a concentration in child, family and social services; guidance and counseling; human development counseling; social services counseling; vocational rehabilitation; or human services from an accredited institution may be substituted for the required professional social services experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: A valid Louisiana Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Individuals occupying this job who are subject to state licensing or registration laws administered by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners must possess and keep current the license or registration. NOTE: Preference will be given to qualified candidates with a master's degree in social work or related fields. NOTE: The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c). NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; The North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; The Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; or the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  Supplemental Information: Applicants must have Civil Service scores for 9333-Professional Entry Test in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here. 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. For further information about this vacancy contact: Vanessa Scott via email at Register to View  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To assist the courts by reviewing adoption petitions, completing and reviewing court reports, and making supervisory visits in order to finalize agency independent adoptive placements and/or responsible for management of the adoption subsidy cases post-finalization. Level of Work: Advanced. Supervision Received: General from a Social Services Analyst Supervisor or Child Welfare Specialist. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services, Division of Field Services, statewide. Job Distinctions: Differs from the lower-level Social Service Counselor series jobs by the responsibility for managing an adoption petition caseload.  Examples of Work: ADOPTION PETITIONS FUNCTION: Reviews adoption petitions for accuracy, and child's legal availability for adoption; contacts attorneys and/or judges to resolve any problems. Completes and submits reports, including home studies, to the courts to assist the judge in decisions regarding adoption. Attempts to locate natural parents of adoptive children to inform and assess them about issues regarding the adoption hearing. Answers general inquiry calls and letters pertaining to the adoptive process. Assists other regions and other states through the inter-state compact agreement. ADOPTION SUBSIDY DUTIES IN REGIONAL OFFICES: Contacts adoptive family on an annual basis to request financial and medical treatment information to determine continued entitlement to an adoption subsidy. Maintains a tickler system in the region for Adoption Subsidy cases. Evaluates renewal application to determine amount of maintenance payment and scope of special service subsidy. Advises adoptive family of status of renewal application. Directs subordinate staff to load payment authorizations on TIPS.