About Job

About Us

Volunteers of America North Louisiana is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a mission to provide opportunity, promote dignity, and inspire change in all who find their way to us. As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, health, and human services that benefit children and families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and senior adults.

Founded in 1896 by social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth, Volunteers of America began as a movement of “volunteers” who were committed and sought to "reach and uplift" the American people. Volunteers of America North Louisiana began in Shreveport in 1935 with the opening of a shelter for women and children. Leading with our long-standing reputation and brand, the agency has grown to operate 40 programs, which tackle our communities’ most pressing issues and integrate our deep compassion with highly effective programs.

Thanks to our dedicated team of more than 350 employees, along with thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters, we aim to give hope to thousands of people each year. We endeavor to attract qualified and caring individuals to consider a career with us and experience a collaborative culture that offers challenging, stimulating, and rewarding opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Position: EpiCenter Mental Health Professional

EpiCenter Mental Health Professional

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work

Salary Range:

$37K - $48K per hour depending on experience

Travel Required:

Yes, some travel required

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Accrue sick time and vacation time
Paid holidays
401K with matching after 1 year of service

This position pays hourly for billable and non-billable time.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

JOB SUMMARY:

The EpiCenter Program is a first episode psychosis clinic that provides a coordinated system of care of approach to treating individuals who are experiencing psychosis or at risk for experiencing psychosis. The Mental Health Professional will assist in creating a recovery-oriented, person-centered, trauma informed treatment environment through outreach and support services provided to clients who qualify for the EpiCenter program. They will be willing to learn the first episode psychosis (FEP) model of treatment so that they can ensure functionality of clients at school and/or work through family and individual psychoeducation and linkage to resources.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Engage client and family/other supports and establish a trusting, collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of competitive employment and/or educational success in the community.

2. Assist clients in obtaining information about their benefits (SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how their employment and/or educational status could be impacted so they are able to make informed decisions.

3. In collaboration with Treatment Team, assess client’s vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experience. With the client’s permission, provide education and support family members and other supportive individuals in the client’s life. Discuss the client’s preference for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers.

4. Conduct job and educational development and search activities directed toward positions and placements that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the client.

5. Seek to engage the family and other supports in the care of the client being served through engagement, outreach, and other collaboratively appropriate activities as recommended by the Treatment Team.

6. Provide individual and group training on life skills, resiliency skills, and social skills so that the recipient is able to function as independently as possible in their natural environment.

7. Work with and on behalf of the client to advocate and provide support to improve school/job functioning through family and individual psychoeducation.

8. Provide timely interventions. Return phone calls and react to situations in a timely manner. Collaborate with Treatment Team as appropriate for guidance and support outside of regular team meetings.

9. Attend all required trainings and supervisory meetings as deemed appropriate