Social Worker 1-4

State of Louisiana; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana at the St. Mary Behavioral Health Center in Morgan City, LA seeks a Social Worker 1-4 to deliver advanced behavioral health services to a complex caseload.

The role emphasizes individual, family, and group counseling with person-centered planning and collaboration with other agencies. Licensure requirements include LMSW or LCSW; CSW may not grant permanent status.

Qualifications

• Evaluate clients and determine levels of behavioral health treatment.
• Provide advanced individual, family, and group counseling.
• Prepare person-centered plans and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients and recommend proper level of treatment.
• Interview clients to assess needs and problems related to behavioral health.
• Provide advanced clinical services through individual, family, and group counseling.
• Prepare person-centered plans based on recommended levels of care.
• Provide written and verbal documentation to other agencies.
• Assist the clinic manager in designing programs addressing community needs.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Counseling

Documentation

Program development

Education

Master's degree in social work

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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region, we want to hear from you.

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:

• Evaluate clients and recommend the proper level of behavioral health treatment.
• Interviews clients to assess needs and problems such as education, employment, 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 St. Mary Behavioral Health Center, located in Morgan City, 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.

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