Lead Social Service Counselor - Case Management

State of Louisiana; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana’s South Central Louisiana Human Service Authority seeks an experienced Social Service Counselor 5-B to lead case management and care coordination in Thibodaux, LA. The role develops, implements, and evaluates behavioral health programs and collaborates with Medicaid and community partners to improve access to care.

You will supervise staff, oversee program funds for clients and families, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Six years of social services experience.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of social services experience.
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of social services experience.
• An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus two years of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct-line supervision and administrative oversight of all state-employed and contracted case management personnel.
• Serving as SCLHSA’s Consumer Care Resources Program Coordinator by managing funds annually for clients and their family members who have behavioral health issues.
• Leading the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of an agency-wide behavioral health care management program.
• Coordinating with managed care organizations, Medicaid representatives, community providers, and other partners to close referral loops and decrease care/resource gaps.
• Maintaining knowledge of behavioral health case management, care coordination, Medicaid and managed care requirements, reimbursement opportunities, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Accountability

Making Accurate Judgements

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years social services experience

Advanced degree in social sciences + 2 years social services experience

Job description

State of Louisiana’s South Central Louisiana Human Service Authority seeks an experienced Social Service Counselor 5-B to lead case management and care coordination in Thibodaux, LA. The role develops, implements, and evaluates behavioral health programs and collaborates with Medicaid and community partners to improve access to care.

You will supervise staff, oversee program funds for clients and families, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations in a mission-driven environment.