Senior Social Worker – Behavioral Health Leader

State of Louisiana; Raceland (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) seeks a Social Worker 1-4 to deliver advanced behavioral health services within community programs in Raceland, Louisiana. This leadership-level role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with agencies to meet client needs.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in social work and a current Louisiana LMSW, LCSW, or CSW license; permanent status requires LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Current Louisiana LMSW, LCSW, or CSW license required.
• Permanent status requires LMSW or LCSW licensure; CSW not accepted for permanent status.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates clients and recommends the proper level of behavioral health treatment.
• Interviews clients to assess needs and problems related to behavioral health.
• Provides advanced clinical services through individual, family, and/or group counseling to a complex caseload.
• Prepares person-centered plans for clients based on recommended levels of care.
• Provides written and verbal documentation and consultation to other agencies.
• Assists the clinic manager in designing and implementing programs addressing community needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work

Louisiana LMSW/LCSW/CSW license

Job description

The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) seeks a Social Worker 1-4 to deliver advanced behavioral health services within community programs in Raceland, Louisiana. This leadership-level role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with agencies to meet client needs.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in social work and a current Louisiana LMSW, LCSW, or CSW license; permanent status requires LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana.