What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Counselor 5-B position at LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority?
$3,980.00 - $7,173.00 Monthly
Thibodaux, LA
Classified
227184
LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
10/09/2026
10/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking an experienced Social Service Counselor 5-B to provide leadership in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of case management and care coordination services. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
- Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
- Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of social services experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus two years of social services experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling or prevention services will require certification or eligibility for certification issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Social Service Counselor 5-B, the incumbent will support clinical operations by:
- Providing direct-line supervision and administrative oversight of all state-employed and contracted case management personnel.
- Serving as SCLHSA’s Consumer Care Resources Program Coordinator by managing funds annually for clients and their family members who have behavioral health issues
- Leading the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of an agency-wide behavioral health care management program.
- Coordinating with managed care organizations, Medicaid representatives, community providers, and other partners to close referral loops and decrease care/resource gaps.
- Maintaining knowledge of behavioral health case management, care coordination, Medicaid and managed care requirements, reimbursement opportunities, and applicable regulations.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: This position is domiciled at SCLHSA's Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC), located in Thibodaux, LA.
Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Shelby Hidalgo
HR Director
shelby.hidalgo2@la.gov
985-857-3743
Louisiana is a State As A Model employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $3,980 - $7,173