LCSW Therapist

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 vacation days

10 sick days

80% medical/dental/vision subsidy

403(b) matching

$500 professional development stipend

Free CEUs

$1,500 signing bonus for bilingual candidates

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans is hiring a full-time LCSW Therapist in Metairie, LA, with a salary of $60,000–$65,000. Benefits include 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, and a robust medical/dental/vision subsidy.

The therapist will provide counseling services, develop case plans, and maintain a caseload of 25-30 clients. Candidates must possess an LCSW license and excellent communication skills, with a $1,500 signing bonus available for bilingual applicants. Interested individuals should send their resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• LCSW license required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of Social Work Code of Ethics required.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Computer skills; familiarity with JFS web-based electronic health record.
• Bilingual Spanish and/or credential to accept third party payers may qualify for a $1,500 signing bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a counseling client caseload, including children, adolescents, and adults.
• Attend and participate in weekly clinical staff meetings.
• Refer clients to updated community resources.
• Maintain a high standard of record-keeping according to state laws and JFS policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in a clinical setting

Bilingual Spanish

Education

LCSW license

Tools

JFS web-based electronic health record

Job description

Position

Full-time salaried LCSW Therapist position ($60,000- $65,000) in Metairie, LA. Benefits include 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 80% medical/dental/vision subsidy, 403(b) matching, $500 professional development stipend, and free CEUs.

Basic Function

The LCSW Therapist will work with individuals, couples, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of emotional and behavioral issues. The therapist will develop ongoing case plans, maintain a caseload of 25-30 counseling clients, and report weekly to the Chief Clinical Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a counseling client caseload, including children, adolescents, and adults.
• Attend and participate in weekly clinical staff meetings.
• Refer clients to updated community resources.
• Maintain a high standard of record-keeping according to state laws and JFS policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

• LCSW license required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of Social Work Code of Ethics required.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Computer skills; familiarity with JFS web-based electronic health record.
• Bilingual Spanish and/or credential to accept third party payers may qualify for a $1,500 signing bonus.

For more information about JFS, visit www.jfsneworleans.org.

If you meet minimum requirements, please send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to [e-mail].