MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL I - CLINICAL(6555)

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL I - CLINICAL(6555)

Salary

$40,578.00 - $62,949.00 Annually

Location

West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

6555C-04R

Department

Juvenile Services - Probation 2152

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work

Under general supervision, this is professional level counseling work with juvenile offenders and their families under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court assigned to the Intensive Probation Program. This is independent work responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy for detained youth. Employee interviews juveniles and guardians, collects assessment information, consults with other staff professionals, develops and maintains case files, and performs related work as required. Work involves primarily coordinating therapeutic treatment services, coordinating substance abuse treatment services, coordinating drug testing, coordinating therapeutic treatment with other agencies, coordinating in-house therapeutic training, coordinating with in-house professionals, and making treatment recommendations to detention and probation staff, and Juvenile Court to include written and verbal feedback on client progress. Work also involves providing screening/assessment services to youth, assisting with training non-clinical staff on screening/assessment procedures, and assisting with the development of screening/assessment policies. Employee will be required to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the detention facility. Consults with supervisor on problems in complex cases and applies recommended therapeutic approaches and techniques. While work is primarily at the L. Robert Rivarde Detention Center, work may also require travel to meet with clients and/or families, as needed. Position also requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid drivers license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in a behavioral health related discipline (e.g., counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or similar); PLUS, meets one of the following:

I. Active status as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) issued by the LPC Board of Examiners.

OR

II. Active status as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.

OR

III. Active status as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.

NOTE: Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO. 6555C-04R

DATE: 10/11/19

RE-OPENED: 09/18/26

Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices

East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.

Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is

usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave

Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.

Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays

Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance

All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one years salary.

Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance

An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their

dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of

the premiums for dependents.

A Flexible Benefits Plan

Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health

insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings

Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement

Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees Retirement

System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after

January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service

is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with

10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment

Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.

Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.

Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)

Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer

up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.

Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without

penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.

may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Select the option that describes your highest level of education.

• Some High School
• High School Diploma/GED Certificate
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctor of Philosophy

03

Do you possess a Masters degree from an accredited college in a behavioral health related discipline (e.g., counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or similar)?

• Yes
• No

04

The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials. For College Education, you must provide your official college transcripts and/or original college diploma. For High School Education, you must provide your original high school diploma or transcript. If you are claiming any additional educational credits or licenses on your application, please submit original, official proof of those credentials as well. To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information IMMEDIATELY. For college transcripts, the College or University may mail them to: Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn: Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St., Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 OR The College or University may email the official transcripts to jeffjobs@jeffparish.net. For college and/or high school diplomas, the original, official diploma must be brought into one of the Personnel Offices. Failure to submit Official Transcripts/Diplomas will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have active status as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) or above issued by the LPC Board of Examiners?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have active status as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or above issued by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have active status as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) or above issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Jefferson Parish

Address 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100

Gretna, Louisiana, 70053

Phone 504-364-2730

504-736-6364

Website http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply