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Why work for CLHSD? Vision: The vision of the Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD) is to ensure access to care for all individuals within its catchment area-Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn Parishes-who are in need of behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder) and developmental disabilities programs and services. Mission: The mission of CLHSD is to increase public awareness of behavioral health and developmental disability needs and to provide individuals with access to integrated, community-based services. CLHSD promotes wellness, recovery, and independence through education and by offering a broad range of programmatic and community resources that support informed choice and personal growth. Philosophy: CLHSD believes that all persons served have the right to comprehensive, integrated, person-centered health care that meets their individual needs and supports the best possible outcomes in recovery.  CLHSD provides and contracts for services that respect the cultural and social diversity of its consumers and are responsive to the needs of individuals, families, and communities.  CLHSD further affirms that helping young children and their parents manage difficulties early in life can prevent or reduce the development of disorders. Early intervention and prevention strategies minimize the risk of illness and reduce long-term treatment costs. The preferred treatment environment for CLHSD is community-based.. We're looking for a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3 to serve as the first point of contact with patients to intake and refer services to clients applying for admission to the clinic and for clients being released from the hospital. Documents screening and works closely with other clinic staff to schedule appointments to refer to appropriate sources. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers. Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Developing Plans: The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and objectives. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies. Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities. Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions. Three years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. 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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties: * Coordinates the referral process of all clients requesting services and routing them to appropriate services. This includes taking phone calls, non-emergency walk-in clients and scheduling high risk and priority populations as indicated.  * Conducts brief clinical assessment to determine need for admission for mental health and/or substance abuse services. * Assess urgency of need for clinic services and schedule appointments accordingly.  * Complete necessary documentation of registration forms, and enter client information in Carelogic.  * Communicate with referring hospital and/or community agency to assure that appropriate information is obtained in a timely fashion and to address case specific problems with continuity of care. * Make clinical assessments regarding appropriateness of referrals, and make alternative referrals as necessary. * Serves as back-up crisis worker. * Address specific problems with access to care with supervisor and/or clinical manager. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Temporary Job Appointment. This position may be filled by a temporary job appointment not to exceed 48 months. Location: This vacancy is located at the Central Louisiana Human Services District. This announcement serves to fill vacancies in our Caring Choices Clinic in Alexandria / Jonesville. Compensation: 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. 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 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: Central Louisiana Human Services District 5411 Coliseum Blvd. Alexandria, La 71303 Shawanda.Gordon@  Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.