Licensed Social Worker – Mental Health & Aftercare

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana invites applications for a Social Worker at ELMHS in Jackson, LA. The role focuses on client-centered services including assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and community resource coordination, with opportunities for growth across Social Worker 1–4 levels.

The ideal candidate holds a Louisiana LMSW/LCSW/CSW license and a Master’s degree in social work, plus willingness to perform discharge planning, treatment documentation, and advocacy for housing placements.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a LMSW, LCSW, or CSW.
• Master's degree in social work.

Responsibilities

• Develop an appropriate discharge and aftercare plan in cooperation with the patient.
• Document the discharge plan on the social assessments and the treatment plan and update it as needed.
• Locate suitable Permanent Supportive Housing, placements in nursing, group, or licensed boarding homes for those patients unable to return home or require placement.
• Conduct goal-directed and supportive individual and group treatment with affected adult patients.
• Document Active treatment summaries on each patient's chart, specifying the patient's progress towards treatment objectives and goals, and response to interventions and reason for continued stay using the BIRP documentation method.
• Collect and integrate social assessment information from the patient, family, and other available resources into a complete social assessment within agency-delineated timelines.
• Participate in the development of the Master Treatment Plan using the S.M.A.R.T. method
• Participate in educational trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility, including but not limited to, CPR, CPI, and First Aid.
• Maintain a current, valid, and unencumbered motor vehicle operator’s license.

Education

Louisiana LMSW/LCSW/CSW license

Master's degree in social work

Job description

State of Louisiana invites applications for a Social Worker at ELMHS in Jackson, LA. The role focuses on client-centered services including assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and community resource coordination, with opportunities for growth across Social Worker 1–4 levels.

The ideal candidate holds a Louisiana LMSW/LCSW/CSW license and a Master’s degree in social work, plus willingness to perform discharge planning, treatment documentation, and advocacy for housing placements.