Corrections Social Worker – Case Management & Therapy

State of Louisiana; Cottonport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Work from home (possible)

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Cottonport, LA seeks a Social Worker at entry level to provide social work services to offenders and clients. The role involves psychosocial assessments, counseling, and case management, with supervision and defined duties within a correctional setting.

Requires LMSW/LCSW/CSW licensure and a Master’s in Social Work; permanent status depends on licensure.

Qualifications

• Possession of LMSW, LCSW, or CSW licensure in Louisiana and a master's in social work.
• Permanent status depends on licensure; licensure is required for permanent status.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and offenders to obtain extensive social, developmental, psychological, family, and educational background.
• Prepare psychosocial assessments, social summaries, and notations in the client’s chart.
• Provide psychosocial case management and therapeutic interventions.
• Serve as primary liaison with outside agencies such as courts, schools, foster care, and legal authorities.
• Develops treatment plans and coordinates with an interdisciplinary team for discharge and transition.

Education

Master's degree in social work

LMSW/LCSW/CSW licensure in Louisiana

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Cottonport, LA seeks a Social Worker at entry level to provide social work services to offenders and clients. The role involves psychosocial assessments, counseling, and case management, with supervision and defined duties within a correctional setting.

Requires LMSW/LCSW/CSW licensure and a Master’s in Social Work; permanent status depends on licensure.