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The LPC completes evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans, provides counseling interventions, maintains accurate documentation, and collaborates with families, healthcare providers, and community resources to support client progress. Position Summary: The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) provides clinical mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults in accordance with Louisiana licensing laws and ethical guidelines.

<div><strong>Position Summary: </strong></div><div>The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) provides clinical mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults in accordance with Louisiana licensing laws and ethical guidelines. The LPC completes evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans, provides counseling interventions, maintains accurate documentation, and collaborates with families, healthcare providers, and community resources to support client progress.<br/><br/></div><div><strong>Essential Duties & Responsibilities: </strong></div><ul><li>Provide individual, family, and/or group counseling using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and diagnostic impressions according to DSM-5-TR criteria.</li><li>Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans and measurable clinical goals.</li><li>Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with <strong>Louisiana LPC Board</strong> requirements, Medicaid/insurance guidelines, and clinic policies.</li><li>Monitor client progress, adjust interventions, and provide crisis intervention when needed.</li><li>Maintain professional boundaries and ethical practice in accordance with the <strong>Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners</strong> and <strong>ACA Code of Ethics</strong>.</li><li>Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (e.g., psychiatrists, primary care providers, school personnel, case managers).</li><li>Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and quality assurance activities.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and state privacy regulations.</li><li>Provide referrals to outside services when clinically appropriate.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Required Qualifications: </strong></div><ul><li>Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.</li><li><strong>Current, active LPC license in the state of Louisiana</strong> issued by the LA LPC Board of Examiners.</li><li>Clear criminal background check per Louisiana state requirements.</li><li>CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).</li><li>Strong clinical documentation skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently while participating in a multidisciplinary team.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Preferred Qualifications: </strong></div><ul><li>Experience working with children, adolescents, or specialized populations (trauma, autism, mood disorders, etc.).</li><li>Prior outpatient, behavioral health, school-based, or community mental health experience.</li><li>Familiarity with Louisiana Medicaid documentation standards.</li><li>Training in evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, TF-CBT, ACT, etc.).<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Core Competencies: </strong></div><ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Cultural competence and trauma-informed care approach.</li><li>Professionalism and ethical decision-making.</li><li>Ability to manage caseload, schedules, and timely documentation.</li><li>Crisis management and de-escalation skills.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Work Conditions: </strong></div><ul><li>Office setting and/or community-based environments.</li><li>May include telehealth services per Louisiana telehealth regulations.</li><li>Occasional evening hours may be required based on client needs.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Physical Requirements: </strong></div><ul><li>Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the workday.</li><li>Ability to lift up to 10–20 lbs occasionally (files, materials).</li><li>Reasonable accommodations available.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Compensation & Benefits: </strong></div><ul><li>Competitive salary or billable rate.</li><li>Health, dental, and vision benefits.</li><li>PTO and paid holidays.</li><li>CEU reimbursement or professional development allowance.</li><li>Flexible scheduling options.</li></ul>

Jeter Therapy Group

Licensed Professional Counselor

Autism

Background Investigation

Behavioral Health

CPR Certification

Case Management

Child and Youth Services

Clinical Competency

Clinical Study Publications

Communication Skills

Community Health

Community Support

Crisis Intervention

Crisis Management

Cross-Functional

Customer Support/Service

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

Documentation

Documentation Standards

First Aid

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Healthcare

Healthcare Providers

Insurance

Interpersonal Skills

Licensing

Lift/Move 20 Pounds

Medicaid

Outpatient Care

Physical Demands

Primary Care

Privacy Regulations

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Quality Assurance

Regulations

Reimbursement

Schedule Development

Staff Training

State Laws and Regulations

Team Player

Telehealth

Time Management

Treatment Plan

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Position Summary:The PLPC provides individual, family, and/or group counseling services to clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, or mental health challenges. The PLPC will provide counseling services under approved supervision in accordance with the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners regulations.

<div><strong>Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)<br/></strong><br/></div><div><strong>Location:</strong> Louisiana<br/><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time | Part-Time | Contract<br/><br/></div><div>We are seeking a motivated and compassionate <strong>Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)</strong> licensed in the State of Louisiana to join our team. The PLPC will provide counseling services under approved supervision in accordance with the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners regulations.<br/><br/></div><div><strong>Position Summary:</strong></div><div>The PLPC provides individual, family, and/or group counseling services to clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, or mental health challenges. Services are delivered under board-approved supervision while working toward full LPC licensure.<br/><br/></div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Provide individual, family, and group therapy services under supervision.</li><li>Conduct psychosocial assessments and assist in treatment planning.</li><li>Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.</li><li>Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with Louisiana regulations, Medicaid, and insurance requirements.</li><li>Participate in required supervision hours as mandated by the Louisiana LPC Board.</li><li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate client care.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and ethical guidelines.</li><li>Engage in continuing education to maintain licensure requirements.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Master’s degree in Counseling or a related mental health field from an accredited institution.</li><li>Current Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) credential in Louisiana.</li><li>Board-approved supervisor secured in accordance with Louisiana LPC requirements.</li><li>Knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.</li><li>Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Preferred Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Experience working with children, adolescents, or families (if pediatric setting).</li><li>Familiarity with trauma-informed care and behavioral interventions.</li><li>Experience with Medicaid or insurance-based documentation.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Work Environment:</strong></div><div>Services may be provided in outpatient clinic,  telehealth, or community settings depending on assignment.<br/><br/></div>

Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor

Behavioral Intervention

Insurance Documentation

Pediatrics

Regulatory Compliance

Have a strong understanding and sensitivity to the social and cultural needs of the community: Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances of students and their racial/ethnic, gender, age, physical, and learning differences. Provide information appropriate to the particular educational transition and assist students in understanding the relationship that their curricular experiences and academic achievements will have on subsequent educational opportunities.

<p style="text-align:center"><strong>MT PLEASANT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT</strong></p><p style="text-align:center"><strong>Professional Staff Positions</strong></p><p style="text-align:center">(Job Description: Counselor)</p><p style="text-align:center"> </p><p><strong>TITLE: </strong> Counselor</p><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS: </strong>Each teacher with the Mt Pleasant Community School District is required</p><p>to have the following qualifications:</p><ol><li style="color:black;border:none">A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;</li><li style="color:black;border:none">A major in school counseling or a related counseling field, preferably a master's degree in school counseling. Must be appropriately endorsed or qualify for the appropriate endorsement at the K-8 level, K-12 level or 5-12 level. </li></ol><p><strong>REPORTS TO: </strong>Principal or designee</p><p><strong>SUPERVISES: </strong>Assigned volunteers</p><p><strong>JOB GOAL: </strong> To guide students in becoming self-sustaining learners capable of fulfilling</p><p>their own intellectual potential, physical growth, social and emotional</p><p>growth; and, to direct students toward essential learnings.</p><p> </p><p><strong>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ol><li>Design, implement and evaluate a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program. </li><li>Implement and evaluate specific strategies designed to meet program goals and objectives. </li><li>Consult and coordinate efforts with resource persons, specialists, businesses, and agencies outside the school to promote program objectives. </li><li>Provide information appropriate to the particular educational transition and assist students in understanding the relationship that their curricular experiences and academic achievements will have on subsequent educational opportunities. </li><li>Assist parents and families in order to provide a supportive environment in which students can become effective learners and achieve success in pursuit of appropriate educational goals. </li><li>Provide training, orientation, and consultation assistance to faculty, administrators, staff, and school officials to assist them in responding to the social, emotional, and educational development of all students. </li><li>Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other educators in ensuring that appropriate educational experiences are provided that allow all students to achieve success. </li><li>Assist in the process of identifying and addressing the needs of the exceptional student. </li><li>Apply knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to child abuse and mandatory reporting.</li><li>Advocate for the educational needs of students and work to ensure that these needs are addressed at every level of the school experience. </li><li>Career development, education, and post-secondary planning:</li><li><ol><li>Assist students in the assessment of their individual strengths, weaknesses, and differences, including those that relate to academic achievement and future plans. </li><li>Apply knowledge of career assessment and career choice programs. </li><li> Implement occupational and educational placement, follow-up and evaluation. </li><li>Develop a counseling network and provide resources for use by students in personalizing the exploration of postsecondary educational opportunities.</li><li>Promote the use of school counseling and educational and career planning activities and programs involving the total school community to provide a positive school climate.</li></ol></li><li>Facilitate district programming for transition needs and requirements for all students.</li><li>Have a strong understanding and sensitivity to the social and cultural needs of the community: </li><li><ol><li>Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances of students and their racial/ethnic, gender, age, physical, and learning differences.</li><li>Demonstrate sensitivity to the nature and the functioning of the student within the family, school and community contexts. </li><li>Demonstrate the counseling and consultation skills needed to facilitate informed and appropriate action in response to the needs of students.</li></ol></li></ol><p> </p><p><strong>MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p><p>Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing and walking; accommodations will be made for individuals with a physical disability.</p><p> </p><p><strong>MINIMUM WORKING CONDITIONS:</strong></p><p>Includes extremes of temperature and humidity. Noise level is moderate to loud. Our work environment is alcohol and tobacco-free. Also includes a possible exposure to communicable diseases. May have to climb steps.</p><p> </p><p><strong>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: </strong>196-day contract. Salary and work year to be according to salary</p><p>schedule and school calendar.</p><p> </p><p><strong>PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE: </strong>Job performance growth will be facilitated by the building</p><p>principal or designee through the Professional Growth</p><p>Process.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align:right">4/8/2019</p>

Mount Pleasant Community School District

2026/2027 High School Counselor

Career Development

Consulting

Faculty Administration

Infectious Diseases

Legal

Needs Assessment

Secondary School

Training/Teaching

Volunteer Management

Talent Acquisition

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