Social Worker 1-4

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ELMHS, located in Jackson, LA, is seeking a passionate Social Worker to deliver client-centered services, including assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and community resource coordination. The ideal candidate will have experience with diverse populations facing mental health challenges, trauma, or crises.

Job duties include discharge planning, documenting progress, securing housing or placements when needed, and participating in SMART planning and mandatory trainings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work.
• Licensed social work credential required.
• Permanent status contingent on LMSW/LCSW licensure in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Develop discharge and aftercare plans with patients.
• Document discharge plans in social assessments and treatment plans.
• Locate housing and placements for patients needing placement.
• Conduct goal-directed individual and group treatment.
• Document progress using BIRP method.
• Integrate social assessment information into the social assessment.
• Contribute to Master Treatment Plan using SMART method.
• Attend mandatory accreditation trainings (CPR, CPI, First Aid).
• Maintain a current, valid driver's license.

Skills

LMSW/LCSW/CSW licensure

MSW degree

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

About This Job

Division: Within the Social Services Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana

ELMHS is seeking a passionate Social Worker to deliver client-centered services, including assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and community resource coordination. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse populations facing mental health challenges, trauma, or crises.

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 Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

In This Role, You Will:

• Develop an appropriate discharge and aftercare plan in cooperation with the patient
• Document the discharge plan on the social assessments and the treatment plan and update it as needed.
• Locate suitable Permanent Supportive Housing, placements in nursing, group, or licensed boarding homes for those patients unable to return home or require placement.
• Conduct goal-directed and supportive individual and group treatment with affected adult patients
• Document Active treatment summaries on each patient's chart, specifying the patient's progress towards treatment objectives and goals, and response to interventions and reason for continued stay using the BIRP documentation method.
• Collect and integrate social assessment information from patient, family, and other available resources into a complete social assessment within agency-delineated timelines.
• Participate in the development of the Master Treatment Plan using the S.M.A.R.T. method
• Participate in educational trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility, including but not limited to, CPR, CPI, and First Aid.
• Maintain a current, valid, and unencumbered motor vehicle operator’s license.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Social Worker 1 – Social Worker 4 based on experience

Division: Within the Social Services Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Compensation

• This position has an SER of
  • $23.75 an hour or $1900.00 bi-weekly for Social Worker 1
  • $25.42 an hour or $2033.60 bi-weekly for Social Worker 2
  • $27.20 an hour or $2176.00 bi-weekly for Social Worker 3
  • $29.10 an hour or $2328.00 bi-weekly for Social Worker 4
• This position is eligible for Longevity Pay starting at $2.00 Per Hour Physically Worked

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

[e-mail]

225-634-0680

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

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:

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Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
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