Social Worker 4

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority seeks a Social Worker 4 – Intake Specialist at the R.I.S.E. Treatment Center in Monroe, LA.

You will conduct intakes, determine level of care, provide psychotherapy, and maintain therapeutic relationships with a small caseload of clients. The role requires licensure as LCSW or eligibility, a MSW, and at least three years in social services, with experience in addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required and three years of social services experience.
• LCSW licensure or license eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial substance use and mental health screenings and gather psychosocial, medical, and treatment history.
• Verify insurance, Medicaid, and funding eligibility; coordinate authorizations and pre-admission approvals; document in the EHR.
• Provide individual psychotherapy and develop/update individualized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches.

Skills

Addiction treatment

Intake assessment

Trauma-informed care

Education

MSW degree

LCSW license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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.

Social Worker 4 – Intake Specialist

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 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

• 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 State Employment

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.

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

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

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• 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

Licensure Requirement

Do you possess Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners?

• Yes
• No

If you answered "YES" to the question above, please list the licensure TYPE, license NUMBER, issue DATE, and EXPIRATION date. Please note that failure to provide all information requested may result in your application being deemed incomplete.

Required Question