Senior Social Worker - Youth Justice Leader

State of Louisiana; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Parental leave

Holidays and leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) in Bunkie, LA seeks a Social Worker 7 to lead advanced clinical services for youth in custody. This senior role delivers expert therapeutic interventions, guides clinical staff, and shapes treatment strategies to promote healing and successful reintegration.

The position requires LMSW or LCSW licensure with a MSW and five years of relevant experience, plus the ability to supervise and mentor others in a trauma-informed, youth-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work and five years of social services experience.
• Licensure as LMSW or LCSW is required.
• Experience earned after graduation date will count toward experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for youth.
• Provide direct therapeutic services including counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral support.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing treatment planning.
• Supervise, mentor, and support lower-level social workers and interns; include staff training and development.
• Coordinate care with facility staff, families, and external agencies for continuity of services.
• Monitor progress, adjust interventions, and ensure compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Supervision

Team leadership

Trauma-informed care

Education

MSW degree

LMSW or LCSW license

Job description

Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) in Bunkie, LA seeks a Social Worker 7 to lead advanced clinical services for youth in custody. This senior role delivers expert therapeutic interventions, guides clinical staff, and shapes treatment strategies to promote healing and successful reintegration.

The position requires LMSW or LCSW licensure with a MSW and five years of relevant experience, plus the ability to supervise and mentor others in a trauma-informed, youth-centered care environment.