LMSW — Behavioral Health Care Navigator

SWLA Center for Health Services; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Plan

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SWLA Center for Health Services seeks a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to provide behavioral health services within an integrated care team. Under supervision by an LCSW, you will assess clients, develop treatment plans, provide counseling, coordinate care, and document in the electronic health record. You will work in an office setting with diverse patient populations, applying evidence-based interventions. The role requires strong communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Possess and maintain Licensure as a LMSW in Louisiana which must be active, unrestricted, current, and complete
• Maintain CME/CEU requirements necessary for license renewal in Louisiana
• Clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate clients to determine mental health and social service needs under supervision.
• Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based counseling and therapeutic interventions.
• Build rapport with clients from diverse populations and apply culturally sensitive approaches.
• Coordinate discharge planning, crisis intervention, and case management services.
• Maintain documentation in the electronic health record and participate in supervision.

Skills

DSM diagnosis knowledge

Assessment & evaluation

Cultural sensitivity

Care coordination

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work

Louisiana LMSW licensure

CME/CEU requirements

Clinical experience

Job description

SWLA Center for Health Services seeks a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to provide behavioral health services within an integrated care team. Under supervision by an LCSW, you will assess clients, develop treatment plans, provide counseling, coordinate care, and document in the electronic health record. You will work in an office setting with diverse patient populations, applying evidence-based interventions. The role requires strong communication and confidentiality.