Social Worker 4

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment program

Job summary

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority seeks a Social Worker 4 to serve as the Intake Specialist at the RISE Treatment Center in Monroe, LA. The role combines intake assessments with ongoing psychotherapy for a small caseload of clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

The incumbent must hold LMSW/LCSW licensure in Louisiana or be eligible, with an MSW and two years of social services experience, and will operate within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented framework.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Louisiana LMSW or LCSW license.
• MSW degree required with two years of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial substance use and mental health screenings and gathers histories.
• Gathers psychosocial, substance use, medical, and treatment history; explains services and next steps.
• Provide individual psychotherapy for substance use and co-occurring disorders; develops plans; delivers trauma-informed interventions.

Skills

Intake screening

Clinical assessment

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Louisiana LMSW or LCSW license

Tools

ASAM criteria

ASI

SBIRT

LOCUS

SUD screening tools

Job description

About This Job

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:

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

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

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others