Child Advocacy Social Worker — Multidisciplinary Team Leader

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks a licensed clinical social worker to join the Mental Health Advocacy Services as part of the Child Advocacy Program. The role supports multidisciplinary representation and provides tailored recommendations to help reunify families and transition youth aging out of care.

Required: Louisiana LCSW license, MSW, and at least three years of social services experience. Official civil service specifications apply. Email [e-mail] for details.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana license to practice as an LCSW.
• Master's degree in social work and three years of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary anchor on a Social Worker-Attorney collaborative team for client engagement and case evaluation.
• Conducts initial assessments to identify needed services and supports, and immediate treatment if in crisis.
• Advocates for clients in court and with service providers and DCFS representatives.

Skills

LCSW license

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

State of Louisiana seeks a licensed clinical social worker to join the Mental Health Advocacy Services as part of the Child Advocacy Program. The role supports multidisciplinary representation and provides tailored recommendations to help reunify families and transition youth aging out of care.

Required: Louisiana LCSW license, MSW, and at least three years of social services experience. Official civil service specifications apply. Email [e-mail] for details.