SOCIAL WORKER 4

State of Louisiana; Crowley (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadiana Area Human Services District (AAHSD) in Crowley, LA, is seeking a Social Worker 4 to provide direct client care and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions. The role focuses on individuals with emotional/behavioral disorders, including addictions, and involves individual, group, and family therapies.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work and an LCSW license in Louisiana, plus at least three years of social services experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Three years of social services experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff regarding therapeutic interventions and evidence-based treatments.
• Document therapy notes in an EHR within established timelines.
• Provide screenings, triage, and referral services; perform emergency evaluations when needed.
• Maintain licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LCSW licensure (Louisiana)

Job description

Interested in joining our team and helping to serve Acadiana with quality, compassionate care?

We currently have an opening for a Social Worker 4position and are looking for someone with experience in working with individuals who have emotional and/or behavioral disorders, including addictive disorders. This position will provide direct client care. Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff regarding therapeutic interventions, diagnosis, and provision of evidence-based treatments via individual, group, and family therapy modalities.

If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact – this could be the opportunity for you!

Why work for AAHSD!

• Mission: To improve the quality of life for citizens of Acadiana who have behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Vision: To become the preeminent provider of community-based supports and human services which promote the independence, respect, and inclusion of all citizens dealing with issues of behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Values:
  • Accountability- To be good stewards of our resources and to exceed all contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements in providing services.
  • Transparency – To operate in such a manner as to be above reproach in all of our governance and operational processes.
  • Value – To achieve optimal outcomes by implementing cost-effective, evidence-based practices in a timely manner.

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.

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

Job Duties:

As a Social Worker, you will:

• Provide direct client care.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff regarding therapeutic interventions, diagnosis, and the provision of evidence-based treatments via individual, group, and family therapy modalities.
• Document therapy notes within established timelines into an EHR (Electronic Health Record) System.
• Provide screenings, triage, and referral services for clients seeking treatment, and will provide emergency evaluations when clinically needed.
• Possess and maintain the necessary licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8 hours per day

Location: This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District – Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic

This AAHSD SITE is NHSC (National Health Service Corps) APPROVED. QUALIFYING SOCIAL WORKERS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources Analyst

[e-mail]

AAHSD-Human Resources

302 Dulles Drive

Lafayette, LA 70506

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