Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
COUNSELOR/INSTRUCTOR
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States, 71457
COUNSELOR/INSTRUCTOR
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COUNSELOR/INSTRUCTOR
Salary
$51,000.00 Annually
Location
Natchitoches, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
999107
Department
Northwestern State University
Opening Date
09/19/2025
Description
Benefits
About this Job
Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Counselor/Instructor.
To apply: Please submit a letter of application explaining interest and qualifications, resume, college transcripts, and a list of three professional references to apply@nsula.edu.
Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)
Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu .
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu .
*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to
apply@nsula.edu .
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in counseling (or related field) and professional licensure is preferred and at minimum PLPC status attained.
Job Duties and Other Information
Administrative Leadership & Management
Assist with the planning and implementation of special activities for the Office of Counseling Services
Develop appropriate paperwork for documentation of counseling services to each client and supervise the maintenance of confidential counseling files
Engage in other duties as assigned by supervisor
Direct Clinical Services
Provide counseling services to university students, faculty and staff experiencing stress-related difficulties, life crises and/or other personal difficulties impending their development via individual, and couple, group counseling
Serve on a counseling crisis team to assist students and others in the university community as necessary
Serve on rotation, to provide on-call assistance to students involved in crisis situations, personal difficulties, suicide attempts, sexual assault, etc. after office hours
Administer and interpret standardized tests for personal exploration and development, as allowed by licensing board
Educational & Outreach Programming
Provide outreach services to residence halls, clubs, and organizations to the campus and Natchitoches community and supervise student-run outreach organizations and programming
Instruct University Experience 1000
Community Relations & Collaboration
Maintain contact with appropriate community agencies (Mental Health, private hospitals, churches, etc.) as collaborative resources for students
Work with faculty/staff/administration in developing services to address NSU student needs
Professional Development & Compliance
Provide support to graduate counseling interns
Maintain professional licensure, certification, and membership in appropriate professional organizations
Assessment & Quality Improvement
Evaluate counseling services and outreach activities as required for SACS accreditation
Institutional Service Support
Serve on University committees as designated
Support the university mission, goals, objectives and retention efforts
Other duties as assigned
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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COUNSELOR/INSTRUCTOR
Salary
$51,000.00 Annually
Location
Natchitoches, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
999107
Department
Northwestern State University
Opening Date
09/19/2025
Description
Benefits
About this Job
Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Counselor/Instructor.
To apply: Please submit a letter of application explaining interest and qualifications, resume, college transcripts, and a list of three professional references to apply@nsula.edu.
Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)
Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu .
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu .
*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to
apply@nsula.edu .
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in counseling (or related field) and professional licensure is preferred and at minimum PLPC status attained.
Job Duties and Other Information
Administrative Leadership & Management
Assist with the planning and implementation of special activities for the Office of Counseling Services
Develop appropriate paperwork for documentation of counseling services to each client and supervise the maintenance of confidential counseling files
Engage in other duties as assigned by supervisor
Direct Clinical Services
Provide counseling services to university students, faculty and staff experiencing stress-related difficulties, life crises and/or other personal difficulties impending their development via individual, and couple, group counseling
Serve on a counseling crisis team to assist students and others in the university community as necessary
Serve on rotation, to provide on-call assistance to students involved in crisis situations, personal difficulties, suicide attempts, sexual assault, etc. after office hours
Administer and interpret standardized tests for personal exploration and development, as allowed by licensing board
Educational & Outreach Programming
Provide outreach services to residence halls, clubs, and organizations to the campus and Natchitoches community and supervise student-run outreach organizations and programming
Instruct University Experience 1000
Community Relations & Collaboration
Maintain contact with appropriate community agencies (Mental Health, private hospitals, churches, etc.) as collaborative resources for students
Work with faculty/staff/administration in developing services to address NSU student needs
Professional Development & Compliance
Provide support to graduate counseling interns
Maintain professional licensure, certification, and membership in appropriate professional organizations
Assessment & Quality Improvement
Evaluate counseling services and outreach activities as required for SACS accreditation
Institutional Service Support
Serve on University committees as designated
Support the university mission, goals, objectives and retention efforts
Other duties as assigned
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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