Social Worker 1-4

LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority in Houma, LA is seeking a Social Worker 1-4 to provide advanced behavioral health services within community programs. The role requires licensure (LMSW/LCSW/CSW) and a master's in social work; permanent status depends on licensure.

Salary is contingent on education and experience, with opportunities to advance within the Social Worker series. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving lives through education, prevention, intervention, and

Qualifications

• Must hold LMSW, LCSW, or CSW license in Louisiana.
• Master's degree in social work required.
• Permanent status contingent on licensure (CSW not accepted for permanent status).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling skills

Documentation

Interviews & evaluation

Education

Master's in Social Work

Louisiana LMSW/LCSW/CSW licensure

Job description

Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.

Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker 1-4 to provide advanced, professional behavioral health services within our community programs. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

To learn more above our agency, please visit our website.

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.

Job Duties

As a Social Worker 1-4, the incumbent will:

• Evaluates clients and recommend the proper level of behavioral health treatment.
• Interviews clients to assess needs and problems such as education, employment, and physical and mental impairment in order to determine the degree and nature of problems related to behavioral health.
• Provides advanced clinical services through individual, family, and/or group counseling to a complex caseload of behavioral health clients.
• Prepares person-centered plans for clients based on recommended levels of care.
• Provides both written and verbal documentation and consultation to other agencies.
• Assists the clinic manager in designing and implementing programs that address community needs.

Position-Specific Details

Location: This position is located at SCLHSA's Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center, located in Houma, LA.

Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Career Progression Group (CPG): This position participates in a CPG and may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4 level, at which the vacancy is filled be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Please click on the link to learn more about each job title:

• Social Worker 1
• Social Worker 2
• Social Worker 3
• Social Worker 4

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