SOCIAL WORKER 4

State of Louisiana; Crowley (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana’s Acadiana Area Health Services District seeks a Social Worker 4 to provide direct counseling for individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must hold an LCSW license and possess a master’s degree in social work, with relevant experience in social services. The position is located in Crowley and includes responsibilities for documentation and

Qualifications

• Must hold Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Master's degree in social work, followed by three years of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary counselor to individuals with acute and chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide assessments and treatment plans for clients, including screenings, triage, referral services, and emergency evaluations.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and follow-up services within various programs; work closely with the team to provide quality treatment.

Skills

LCSW license

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Posting number: AAHSD/JRS/0561

Department: LDH-Acadiana Area Human Services District

Job classification: SOCIAL WORKER 4

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Mental Health, Social Services, Counseling

Summary

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

We currently have an opening for a Social Worker 4 position and are looking for someone with experience in working with individuals who have emotional and/or behavioral disorders, including addictive disorders.

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.

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:

• Serve as the primary counselor to individuals with acute and chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders providing direct care.
• Provide assessments and treatment plans for clients; screenings, triage and referral services for clients seeking treatment, and will provide emergency evaluations when clinically needed including interventions.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and follow-up services within various programs and work closely with other team members to provide quality treatment to clients.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff regarding therapeutic interventions, diagnosis, and provisions of evidence based treatments via individual, group, and family therapy modalities.
• Document therapy notes within established timelines into an EHR (Electronic Health Record) System.
• 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.

How to apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If you are selected for this position and indicate that you have a degree, you will be required to submit an official transcript.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

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.