SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, OR 3

State of Louisiana; Angie (LA); On-site; USD 62,688,000 - 71,291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

10+ paid holidays

Paid sick and annual leave

Flexible/alternative work schedules

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Angie, LA seeks a licensed social worker to provide individual and group therapy, assess offenders, and develop discharge plans. The role requires LMSW/LCSW licensure with a master’s in social work and entails coordination with mental health, medical, and security staff in a high-security setting.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, maintaining records, and ensuring safety through suicide

Qualifications

• Possession of LMSW, LCSW, or CSW licensure in Louisiana.
• Master's degree in social work required.
• Permanent status requires LMSW or LCSW licensure; CSW not accepted for permanent status.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with mental health, medical, security staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy in accordance with treatment plans.
• Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments to identify needs and discharge resources.
• Maintain documentation in inmate medical records and progress notes.
• Assess risk of self-harm or suicide and implement safety observations as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments and supervise self-help treatment programs.

Skills

LMSW/LCSW/CSW licensure

Master's degree in social work

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

Rayburn Correctional Center

Angie, LA

Special Entrance Rate of $19.88 per hour.

There is Premium Pay for this position: A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Provides individual and group therapy in compliance with the established treatment plans, as well as facilitating specialized groups as assigned to assist offenders in making realistic and adequate discharge plans by identifying and exploring available resources, as well as necessary skills and psychological factors related to re-entry into society.

Interviews offenders in order to develop a thorough bio-psycho-social assessment; in which problems or needs are identified, adjustment difficulties are addressed, and strengths and deficits will be identified and addressed.

Maintains appropriate documentation in inmate’s medical records, charting and reviewing treatment provided, progress of each case, and recommendations made, utilizing consultation as needed and making appropriate referrals to other departments as appropriate. Maintains statistics on number of offenders seen and coding of those offenders.

Assesses offenders to determine the potential for self-mutilation or injury, and/or suicide; orders appropriate management instructions utilizing Suicide Watches or Mental Health observations when appropriate and monitors progress of those offenders while providing individual counseling.

The opportunity to provide needed services to a specific demographic in a unique setting while working with a diverse group of skilled professional Mental Health, Medical, Security and Non-Security staff.

3 skills/attributes would make an employee competent in this job:

• Attention to detail and maintain awareness of surroundings
• Ability to enforce the Policies and Procedures of the Department of Corrections and Rayburn Correctional Center
• Ability to provide Mental Health services in a strict environment

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

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.

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

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license is needed

Individual and Group Therapy

Supervise and Coordinate Self-Help Treatment Programing

Performs individual interventions with clients experiencing crisis.

The incumbent of this position would work with other professional Social Workers, Social Service Counselors and security/non-security staff.

Exams and License Requirements

• No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

SALARY DEPENDS ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

• As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Social Worker 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
  • The maximum salary for the Social Worker 3 is $78,790.00 annually.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Linda Brockhaus

Human Resources Department

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