Iberia Comprehensive Community·New Iberia, Louisiana
The role involves providing safe, quality mental health care through clinical assessments, treatment planning, and psychotherapy. Additionally, the professional manages case coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy for patients across various age groups.
Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, with oversight also provided by Contract or Staff Psychiatrist, the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) renders safe, quality mental health care to patients.
The LPC/LCSW assists in supervision of medical support staff and performs related duties.
The LPC/LCSW must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.
The LPC/LCSW is a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability of the delivery and management of patient care.
The LPC/LCSW is responsible for clinical assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy/psycho-educational services, case coordination/management, arrange for discharge (discharge planning) care, and advocacy for mental health patients of ICCHC and its satellites.
The LPC/LCSW will also address mental well being and mental health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
Candidates must be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). They must possess the skills to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support individuals with serious mental illness in community and outpatient settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for active Louisiana licensure, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, while benefits such as dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, and an employee assistance program may help offset the workload. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and driver’s license are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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