Job Opportunities

If you would like to submit a classified listing in the Job Opportunities category, please contact Howie Brownell at hbrownell@lamft.org .

May 2, 2012

Family Solutions Counseling Center ( www.familysolutionscounseling.org ) in Monroe, LA currently has a full time position available for a Licensed Professional Counselor / Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist / Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We have a relaxed work environment and provide a competitive salary.

Requirements:
• Must be a fully licensed clinician in Louisiana.
• Must become an in network credentialed clinician within our group practice.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in private practice setting.
• Must maintain an active caseload or 20-30 clients per week.

The position will be filled by June 1, 2012. Please submit resumes and letters of interest to Dr. Scott Shelby at drscott@familysolutionscounseling.org

April 12, 2012

COPE Today – LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS

COPE Today is a leader in the telemedicine industry. We have been facilitating online counseling since 2008. We are currently recruiting licensed providers in Louisiana to join our network of professionals.

- Flexible work hours (set your own schedule with no minimum or maximum)
- No cost (just reimbursement for every minute spent in session with a client)
- HIPAA compliant
- Reach any client who resides in LA without having to leave your office or home
- Videoconference, telephone, secure message, and live chat options

If you are looking for a way to supplement your current career or are interested in getting into the growing telehealth field, please visit www.copetoday.com and begin the registration process under “Join Our Provider Network.”
For questions, please call Pamela at 1-855-267-3669.

March 20, 2012

Louisiana State Civil Service State Employee Job Service – jobs available now

There are jobs all over the State of Louisiana that can be accessed by filling out the job application available on the Louisiana Department of Civil Service website at www.civilservice.la.gov. You will be able to create a job account on the website for your personal use and forward your permanent job application to any number of jobs that you think you might be interested in applying for with the State of Louisiana. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Name: George James Andrews, NCC, LPC, ACS, LMFT
Email: georgeandrews2000@yahoo.com
Phone: (504) 822-7556
Website: www.civilservice.la.gov

February 23, 2012

Zeiders Enterprises
LICENSED CLINICAL COUNSELOR
Location: New Orleans, LA – Full Time position w/excellent benefits!
Apply directly at: www.zeiders.com OR the URL at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ZEIDERS&cws=1&rid=2011
Closing date: Open until filled

Job Description:
Zeiders Enterprises is seeking a Clinical Counselor to support our government customer. Clinical Counselors provide short-term, solution-focused, non-psychiatric individual, couples, and group clinical intervention for eligible clients.

Other responsibilities include:
• Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate. Based on the assessment, work with the client to establish an individual treatment plan outlining the goals of treatment.
• Provide individual, couples and group counseling.
• Offer prevention and education programs and services as practicable based on client needs.
• Maintain all counseling case documentation in accordance with all applicable policies, laws and instructions.

Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work from a graduate School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work education; OR a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from a graduate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy; OR a Doctoral degree in Psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association.
• Clinical license/certification to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner (Acceptable licenses are: LCSW, LICSW, LMFT or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP).
• Domestic violence experience and willing to perform FAP and Non-FAP duties.
• A minimum of two years of recent full-time clinical experience.

Desired Qualifications:
• Professional experience working with military families or personal military lifestyle experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and skilled in the use of office software to enter appropriate case documentation information into FFSMIS.

All positions which require access to U.S. Government facilities and systems require U.S. Citizenship, a valid driver’s license, transportation, and auto insurance.

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to open a printable info sheet for this position

November 22, 2011

Magellan Health Services is proud to be named the Statewide Management Organization for Louisiana’s
Behavioral Health Program. We are offering exciting opportunities in the following specialties in our
new Baton Rouge and Shreveport offices:

– Executive Leadership Care Management/ Utilization
– Review
– Clinical Management Children’s System Management
– Quality Management Provider Network Development

Magellan offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, pharmacy,
vision, generous time off, tuition reimbursement and more. If you share our vision and would like to
explore potential opportunities to serve Louisiana please apply on line:
www.MagellanHealth.com

Magellan is the nation’s leading diversified specialty health care management organization. We have been designing and
implementing public sector behavioral health programs for over a decade. All of our programs build on our core values:
recovery and resiliency; cultural competence; innovation; accountability; and integrity.

At Magellan, we are proud to be a Tobacco-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer

Click here to open a printable flyer regarding this job opportunity

May 18, 2011

POSITION #1
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor (4647)
DEPARTMENT: Marriage and Family Therapy

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program (s) at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2011. The successful candidate will teach classes in Marriage and Family Therapy and/or Counseling, provide clinical supervision of practicum and internships, and maintain an active program of research, which includes the pursuit of external funding for research and/or service. In addition, the candidate will be expected to serve as a member and/or chair of theses and dissertations, perform student academic and career advisement, and to be actively engaged in departmental, college, university, and professional service. The candidate must also be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues on training, program development, and accreditation activities. It is an expectation that the successful candidate be actively engaged in the COAMFTE and/or CACREP reaccreditation processes.

QUALIFICATIONS: Basic Qualifications for Assistant Professor:
A doctoral degree from a COAMFTE accredited program is preferred. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counselor Education and Supervision, or related field such as Counseling or Counseling Psychology. ABD candidates will be considered, but must complete all degree requirements by August 2011. The ideal candidate’s qualifications will include:

• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity in their field appropriate for rank
• AAMFT Clinical Membership
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor Status, or equivalent
• Eligible for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Louisiana
• Teaching Experience, to include designing and implementing online courses, in a university setting as evidenced by course evaluations
• Experience working on assessment and accreditation

Preferred Qualifications for Assistant Professor:

• Evidence of strong research agenda
• Experience in pursuing external funding for research or service
• Research and/or clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: systems theory, classical approaches to marriage and family therapy, creative systemic studies, human sexuality
• Eligible for state approved LPC supervisor status
• Eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana.

CLOSING DATE: The Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling seeks a highly qualified, diverse applicant pool. ULM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. A review of applications will begin immediately.

APPLICATIONS: Candidates should submit the following documents:

(1) Cover letter describing how their educational background and professional experience meet the required and/or preferred qualifications for the position
(2) Statement regarding their clinical orientation, and philosophy of teaching and supervision
(3) Samples of recent publications,
(4) Current curriculum vitae,
(5) An unofficial or official transcript, and
(6) Contact information for at least three professional references. References should have current knowledge of candidates’ professional work. An official or certified copy of transcripts, proof of degree, license(s). Supervision status will be required prior to any interview as a finalist for this position.

All communications and materials should be directed to:

Chair, Marriage and Family Therapy Search Committee
Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling
Strauss 306
University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA 71209
Telephone: 318.342.1246

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

POSITION #2
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor (4648)
DEPARTMENT: Marriage and Family Therapy/Director of Scholarship in Creative Systemic Studies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling invites applications for a twelve-month tenure-track position in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program (s) at the Assistant/Associate Professor level beginning August 2011. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the coordination of doctoral dissertations for students in the online concentration in Creative Systemic Studies. This will involve coordinating the hiring of all adjunct faculty members required to serve as members or chairs on these committees, and teaching research oriented and systems theory courses. Teaching and supervising in the accredited clinical face-to-face programs may be required. The successful candidate will also be required to maintain an active program of research, which includes the pursuit of external funding for research and/or service. In addition, the candidate will be expected to serve as a member and/or chair of theses and dissertations, perform student academic and career advisement, and to be actively engaged in departmental, college, university, and professional service. The candidate must also be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues on training, program development, and accreditation activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Basic Qualifications for Assistant/Associate Professor:

A doctoral degree in a social science, interdisciplinary studies, or field related to Marriage and Family Therapy is preferred. Candidates must have experience and expertise in Cybernetics, Systems Theory, and Systemic Oriented Research. The ideal candidate’s qualifications will include:

• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity in their field appropriate for rank
• Teaching Experience, to include designing and implementing online courses in a university setting as evidenced by course evaluations
• Administrative Experience
• Experience serving as a doctoral dissertation mentor
• AAMFT Clinical Membership
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor Status, or equivalent
• Eligible for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Louisiana.

Preferred Qualifications for Assistant Professor:

• Evidence of strong research agenda
• Experience in pursuing external funding for research or service
• Eligible for state approved LPC supervisor status
• Eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana.

APPLICATIONS: Candidates should submit the following documents: (1) a cover letter describing how their educational background and professional experience meet the required and/or preferred qualifications for the position, (2) a statement regarding their philosophy of teaching and research orientation, (3) samples of recent publications and scholarship, (4) a current curriculum vitae, (5) an unofficial or official transcript, and (6) contact information for at least three professional references. References should have current knowledge of candidates’ professional work. An official or certified copy of transcripts, proof of degree, license(s), and/or supervision status will be required prior to any interview as a finalist for this position. All communications and materials should be directed to:

Chair, Marriage and Family Therapy Search Committee
Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling
Strauss 306
University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM)
Monroe, LA 71209

Telephone: 318.342.1246
The University of Louisiana at Monroe is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

March 02, 2011

Position Title: Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center, Shreveport, Louisiana

Reports to: Board of Directors

Job Description: Responsible for the overall leadership and operations of the Center. He or she hires and supervises the staff, implements Center services, manages the organization, and works with the board in funding and marketing.

For more information, including a complete job description, experience desired, and how to apply, please go to the Samaritan Counseling Center website link: www.samaritanshreveport.org/positions_available.html

October 12, 2010

To Whom It May Concern:

The Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home has a position available for a MultiSystemic Therapist.

Job Description

MST THERAPIST This is a Full-time Therapist for Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home Monroe Family Plus program. Applicants must have a master’s degree from an accredited university in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy or Social Work. Must be licensed or seeking licensure (licensure preferred). Two years post-degree work with families and adolescents preferred. Will be working with in-home community-based program using (multi-systemic therapy) MST for juveniles who may also exhibit serious emotional disturbance (SED). MST training provided if necessary. Responsible for 24-hour call shared between 3 person MST team. Competitive salary. EOE.

Degrees/Certification

Must have a master’s degree from accredited college or univ. in Family Therapy, Social Work or Counseling. Must be a LPC, LMFT or LCSW in the State of LA or meet the educational requirements and be approved for supervision. Also must have completed courses in developmental and adolescent psychology.

Fred Baragona

Director of Human Resources

Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home

P. O. Box 929

Ruston, LA 71273-0929

Phone: (318) 255-5020, Ext. 4625

Fax: (318) 255-6623

Email: fred.baragona@lmch.org

September 30, 2010
Opportunities for NW Louisiana LPCs

1. Easter Seals of Louisiana is advertising a full-time position through a contract between Easter Seals Louisiana (Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team) and Shreveport Mental Health Center, Office of Behavioral Health. The position will be Program Manager and a FT employee of Easter Seals. This position will be stationed at the SMHC Monday-Friday 8-4:30 and will provide support to clinicians, handle walk in assessments but most importantly respond to Crisis situations in the field. There are some on call hours which can be rotated but are 6am- 8am and from 4:30pm- 10pm Monday-Friday, Sat and Sunday will be from 6am – 10pm. There is additional on call pay for phone support and if activated to respond to a crisis after hours, activation pay. All calls are currently screened by the SMHC before contacting the on call individual. Travel will be required within Region 7, salary will depend on experience.

Individuals who are close to completing their supervision and becoming licensed are welcome to apply.

Resumes can be emailed to dcowdines@aol.com or submitted to
Donald Cowdin
Easter Seals Louisiana
Project Manager, Region 7
2620 Centenary Blvd. Bld 3, ste 180
Shreveport, LA 71104

2. There is also a part time position for a On-Call rotation for after hours work with Easter Seals of Louisiana. Resumes can be emailed to dcowdines@aol.com or mailed to the address above

3. Jimmy Rhymes of KTBS is looking for volunteers from this area to join a volunteer effort to provide counseling in the Gulf Coast area. Any one interested in joining this effort may contact Jimmy at the contact information below.

Jimmy Rhymes
Assignments Manager
KTBS 3 & KPXJ CW 21
312 E. Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71104
www.ktbs.com
Cell: 318-780-7040
News: 318-861-5880//ext 846
Fax: 318-219-4680

September 14, 2010

The Center for Children and Families, Inc. in Monroe, La is looking to fill the full time position of family therapist within their Multi-Systemic Therapy program. Applicants must have a Masters degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a related field. If interested, applicants should contact Matthew Thornton or Adam Mathews at (318) 398-0945. Resumes may be submitted by email to amathews@cfcfnela.org or by fax to (318) 398-4314 attn: Adam Mathews. The Center is looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

September 7, 2010

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Director of Juvenile Drug Court and Clinical Services: The Marriage & Family Therapy and Counseling Graduate Programs at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) are seeking a professional colleague to fill a 12-month position to begin September or November, 2010. This is a one year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.

Responsibilities Include: Directing clinical services at the campus Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic and externship sites. Supervising the treatment services provided through the 4^th Judicial District’s Juvenile Drug Court Program. This will entail the direct clinical supervision of interns, coordinating all aspects of treatment, and collaborating with all other team members. Both of these responsibilities will entail working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and environment. Teaching graduate Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling courses directly related to clinical application and/or other courses related to applicant’s expertise.

Minimal Requirements: M.A. from COAMFTE accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Program or related mental health field with current MFT License, AAMFT approved supervisor designation or in process of supervision mentoring, two or more years of clinical management experience, and eligibility for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Louisiana. The successful candidate must be willing to promote the integrity and intent of the Marriage & Family Therapy Academic Programs and overall University Mission. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. from COAMFTE accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Program and experience in substance abuse counseling.

To apply, send official transcripts, current vita including at least five professional references’ contact information, three letters of recommendation on official letterhead, and letter of application to Chair of Search Committee, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling, 306 Strauss Hall, Monroe, LA 71209. Application review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Telephone: (318) 342-1246

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is an EEOC/AA/ADA employer.

January 22, 2010

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

MHN Government Services is seeking schools-experienced clinicians who are licensed to practice independently in Louisiana–to support military kids in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools.

The Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC) Program is a Department of Defense program which was created in 2004. The program addresses the increasing need for support for Service Members and their families– driven by wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

MFLCs in DoDEA Schools work in the school setting and directly with military kids, but also with teachers and staff. Consultants generally work during school hours, but after hours duties may be required. Assignments follow the school calendar; assignment term is the complete semester.

Military & Family Life Consultant School Counselors are Independent Contractors. The contracted pay rate is $50/hour; weekly time worked varies somewhat, according to assignment, but is generally a full 40-hour week.

Let us know if you are interested in this important opportunity! Contact us via e-mail at mflc.questionnaire@healthnet.com for our online program application or for further information.