Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – School-Based Health Center

Job overview

The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – School-Based Health Center role is onsite in Lake Charles, LA, with a school-year schedule from August 1 through May 31 and hours Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Compensation is not specified. The role is in the Behavioral Health department at SWLA Center for Health Services. The counselor provides psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, counseling, crisis intervention, resource support, and case management. The role documents care, implements behavioral interventions, and works with clients, families, colleagues, and community providers to support behavioral health needs.

What you'll do

• Provide psychosocial evaluations and assessments, diagnostic services, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, resourcing, and case management
• document services and patient education in the electronic health record
• initiate and implement behavioral interventions
• apply therapeutic approaches
• consult with individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations
• maintain client rapport and collaborate with colleagues and community providers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed professional counselor

lpc

school-based health center

behavioral health

lake charles la

swla center for health services

onsite

monday–friday

7:30 am–4:00 pm

school-year schedule

louisiana license

counseling

crisis intervention

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s or doctoral degree in mental health counseling, an active and unrestricted Louisiana LPC license, and at least two years of experience. School-based employees work a 10-month school-year schedule.

About the employer

SWLA Center for Health Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.