Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4

State of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District in Shreveport seeks a Social Worker to deliver recovery-centered services for individuals with addictive disorders and serious mental illness. The role requires independent clinical judgment and the use of evidence-based modalities.

Responsibilities include counseling, service-plan development, treatment-team participation, caseload management, and documentation for accountability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual, family and group counseling.
• Develops service plans to address problems related to addictive disorders and mental illness.
• Participates in the treatment team with therapeutic activities and planning.
• Manages a caseload by scheduling, evaluating progress and making recommendations.
• Performs crisis and non-crisis screening interviews; determines eligibility.

Skills

LMSW Licensure

LCSW Licensure

CSW Certification

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

About This Job

nlhsd.org

The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District's mission is to increase public awareness of and to provide access for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities to integrated community-based services while promoting wellness, recovery and independence through education and the choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources.

Our vision is the Northwest Louisiana Human Services District exists so that individuals with mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities residing in the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life.

We are seeking a Social Worker to provide recovery, relapse and prevention centered Specialty Clinic Social Work Services to individuals with addictive disorders, serious and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. These services include a broad range of evidenced based treatment and require independent clinical judgment and use of varied in-depth evidenced based treatment modalities.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW) plus:

• A master's degree in social work.

Note

Permanent status will not be granted in this job title without LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana; Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential will not be accepted for granting permanent status.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Conducts individual, family and group counseling.
• Develops service plans to address specialized problems related to issues experienced from effects of addictive disorder, serious and persistent mental illness, sever emotional and behavioral disturbance and/co-occurring disorders.
• Participates in the decision-making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.
• Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team.
• Conducts telephone and face-to-face crisis and non-crisis screening interviews for Children/Youth and Adults seeking Access to Care through clinic. Determines eligibility.
• Documents in official reports and electronic health record assessment data, treatment interventions provided, recommendations made and implementation of services for the purposes of legal, professional, and ethical accountability.
• Manages caseload by reviewing charts for no contact, attempting re-engagement and closure of cases as appropriate.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3 or 4

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday -Friday. Some evenings if assigned.

Location: This position will be with the NW LA Human Services District - Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic located at 1310 N Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA.

Compensation: Based on level of qualifications and experience. The minimum and maximum pay levels for the position are listed below:

• Social Worker 1 - $18.75/hour minimum - $33.78/hour maximum
• Social Worker 2 - $20.06/hour minimum - $36.14/hour maximum
• Social Worker 3 - $21.46/hour minimum - $38.67/hour maximum
• Social Worker 4 - $22.96/hour minimum - $41.38/hour maximum

There is also a $2.00 per hour per actual hours worked premium pay for a LCSW.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact

NW LA Human Services District

Human Resources

1310 N Hearne Ave

Shreveport, LA 71107

318-676-5111

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others