Mental Health Counselor job in Lake Charles LA

Social Worker

Job Description:

• Provides Social Services to Behavioral Health Services Department
• Conducts group counseling and lectures
• Participates in weekly clinical staffing sessions
• Participates in referral development, community education and outreach activities
• Reviews emotional, behavioral and social assessments

Requirements:

• Louisiana LCSW preferred or master's degree in mental health field
• General knowledge of psychosocial principles; procedures, techniques of acceptable patient care, grief, loss, and related counseling skills
• 2 years experience as a salaried social worker with at least 1 year counseling experience in mental health field preferred
• Current Louisiana driver's license required; verification of auto liability insurance required
• Current Louisiana LPC/LCSW License
• Current CPR and recertified every 2 years
• Current CPI/SAMA or completion within 90 days of employment and recertified annually

Work Type:

• Full Time