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CPST Therapist Social Worker/ Professional Counselor

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Jefferson, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/31/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CPST Therapist Social Worker/ Professional Counselor position at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority?

Are you empathetic, reliable, and organized? We're looking for intelligent and compassionate clinicians to join our team to provide Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST).

The Behavioral Health Community Services (BHCS) division of Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) provides treatment and support in the community where people work and live. Our social workers provide community-based care with home offices housed in the greater New Orleans area in Elmwood, LA. If you support increasing access to healthcare and important community services, you'll love JPHSA's mission. JPHSA helps individuals and families in Jefferson Parish affected by mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities to live full, healthy, independent and productive lives.

Responsibilities

  • Provides in-home and community-based therapy
  • Offers mental health assessments, treatment planning, and counseling
  • Focuses on improving functioning by using evidence-based model, ingenuity, and strong engagement skills
  • Develops and maintain positive relationships with individuals served, external stakeholders, community partners, and outside agencies
  • Attends continuing education opportunities and maintains professional licensing
  • Develops a working knowledge of community resources for referrals
  • Maintains compliance with ethical standards and HIPAA regulations
  • Participates in treatment team staffing, supervision, and other team meetings
  • Demonstrates willingness and ability to work and travel in the community and outside of the typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday, including evening hours and occasional weekends
  • Must be willing to work with both youth and adults

Qualifications & Skills

  • Master's degree in social work or Professional Counseling
  • LMSW, LCSW, or CSW licensure (No RSW), or Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure
  • High ethical standards and personal integrity
  • Familiarity with principles of trauma-informed care
  • Experience with EHRs
  • Ability to implement effective systems to keep tasks on track and meet deadlines
  • Positive, proactive, and solution-focused
  • Adaptable communication skills and ability to interact effectively at different levels with different audiences
  • Cultural competence and ability to treat all with dignity and respect

Other Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: $3, $5,734.00 monthly per year (depending on education and experience)
  • Health Insurance: Great health insurance package and option to add dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid Leave: Generous accrual rate for paid annual and sick leave (does not expire) in addition to at least 9-12 paid official state holidays
  • Flexible Working Schedule
  • Retirement: Eligibility for Louisiana State Employees Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plan option for supplemental tax-deferred retirement savings
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): We participate in the public service loan forgiveness.
  • Mission-driven Organization: Workplace that values both professionalism and compassion

Does this sound like a good fit for you?

Send resumes to Jennifer Zinter at

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3, $5,108.00 per month

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5,734

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