Social Worker 4

State of Louisiana; Arkansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment

Job summary

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority in Louisiana seeks a Social Worker 4 to serve as the Intake Specialist at the RISE Treatment Center. The incumbent conducts comprehensive intakes and assessments, determines level of care, and provides ongoing psychotherapy to a small caseload.

The role requires an addiction background, clinical licensure or eligibility, and the ability to balance admissions with therapy. Strong assessment skills and trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care are essential.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as an LCSW.
• Master's degree in social work.
• Three years of social services experience.
• Strong addiction background and clinical licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial substance use and mental health screenings and intakes for clients.
• Verifies insurance, Medicaid, funding eligibility, and referral requirements; processes authorizations.
• Provides individual psychotherapy and develops treatment plans; maintains a small caseload; crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Licensure eligibility

Addiction background

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Department: LDH-Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

Job classification: SOCIAL WORKER 4

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health, Social Services, Human Services

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority MISSION:

Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help them realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility.

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a Social Worker 4 to serve as the Intake Specialist at the Reaching Independence through Support and Education (R.I.S.E.) Treatment Center. The incumbent serves as both the primary intake clinician and treating therapist for a small caseload of clients with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. The role requires a strong addiction background, clinical licensure (or license eligibility), and the ability to balance admissions responsibilities with sustained therapeutic relationships. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting comprehensive intakes and assessments, determining the level of care, and providing ongoing psychotherapy and treatment planning.

Examples of duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:

A master's degree in social work followed by three years of social services experience.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Conducts initial substance use and mental health screenings (phone, walk-in, referral-based). Gathers psychosocial, substance use, medical, and treatment history. Utilize standardized tools (e.g., ASAM criteria, ASI, SBIRT, LOCUS, SUD screening tools as applicable). Provide a clear explanation of services, expectations, and next steps. Maintain a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach.
• Verify insurance, Medicaid, funding eligibility, and referral requirements. Coordinate authorizations and pre-admission approvals as required. Complete intake documentation accurately and in a timely manner in the EHR. Schedule assessments, admissions, and follow-up appointments. Communicates admission decisions and timelines to clients and referral sources.
• Maintain a small caseload of assigned clients. Provide individual psychotherapy to clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans. Deliver evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions, including: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse prevention, Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches. Monitor client progress, adjust treatment as clinically indicated, and document outcomes. Provide crisis intervention and clinical support, as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty

Location: Reaching Independence through Support and Education (R.I.S.E.)

Compensation: NEDHSA is a designated, approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.

• 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.

Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA

Human Resources Director A

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

2513 Ferrand Street

Monroe, LA 71201

318-362-4237 (office)

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