SOCIAL WORKER 4

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadiana Area Human Services District (AAHSD) in Louisiana is seeking a Social Worker 4 to provide behavioral health services. The role involves direct client care with a treatment team, documentation in EHR, and coordination with community resources.

NHSC loan repayment eligibility applies for qualifying social workers. Requirements include a Louisiana LCSW license and a Master’s in Social Work with at least three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana LCSW license.
• Master's degree in social work plus three years of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care in collaboration with psychiatrist and treatment team using evidence-based therapies (individual, group and family).
• Enter therapy notes into electronic health records accurately and timely.
• Liaise between individuals and community resources to support clinical treatment interventions.
• Comply with applicable laws, rules, and licensing guidelines and maintain required licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license

Master's degree in Social Work

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 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.

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

You will function as a behavioral health social worker and:

• Provide direct client care in conjunction with psychiatrist and other treatment team members to provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions via individual, group and family therapy modalities.
• Enter therapy notes into an electronic health records system, timely and accurately.
• Provide liaison between individuals and community/contract resources as needed in addition to clinical treatment interventions.
• Perform in accordance with the laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of all applicable licensing and governmental agencies and within the guidelines set by the District.
• 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: 8 hours a day; Monday - Friday

Location: This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District - Tyler 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.