PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 1

Posting number: 414-26-020

Department: DOC-David Wade Correctional Center

Job classification: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Mental Health, Social Services

SummaryLouisiana Department of

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

DAVID WADE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Homer, LA

This position is located in Bossier Parish.

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

DWCC IS SEEKING A QUALIFIED AND COMPASSIONATE PERSON TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO INMATES.  

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
  • Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. 
  • Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

Examples of dutiesPossession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT). QualificationsThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Supplemental information

• CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS AND DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS
• MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGAL STANDARDS
• PARTICIPATE IN CASE CONFERENCES, STAFF MEETINGS, AND GROUP THERAPY

Position-Specific Details: 

Appointment Type: JOB APPOINTMENT

• A job appointment is a temporary job lasting up to four years; however, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
• This position may also be filled as a probational appointment if a non-temporary position becomes available in the recruitment process. 
• If filled by probation, a permanent classified LA State employee, if selected, may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $19.88 per hour.

This position also offers premium pay:

A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Other Important Information:

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24 hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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.

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. 

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Dena Clark

Human Resources Department

Dena.Clark@la.gov

Ph: (318) 927-0406

Fax: (225) 342-5968