Social Worker 4

Metropolitan Human Services District; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Human Services District is seeking licensed clinicians for full-time Social Worker 4 roles to provide compassionate behavioral health services to children, youth, and adults with mental health, substance use, and co‑occurring disorders.

As a licensed clinician, you will assess needs, develop plans, coordinate care, and support clients and families on their recovery journey within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Licensed Clinician with Louisiana LCSW credential.
• Experience delivering behavioral health services to multiple populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community providers to coordinate services.
• Monitor progress and maintain clinical documentation, discharge summaries.
• Connect clients with community resources while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master's degree in social work

Tools

LCSW license (Louisiana)

Job description

Are you a passionate, licensed clinician looking to make a meaningful difference in your community? Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) is now hiring full-time clinicians for Social Worker 4positions. As a Licensed Clinician, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to children, youth, and adults experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess client needs, develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate care, and support clients and their families on their path to recovery.

We're seeking dedicated professionals committed to providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services to children, youth, and adult populations. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value person-centered care, and are eager to help individuals and families achieve positive outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

Take the next step in your career and join a team that's making a lasting impact every day!

Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives!

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:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for children, youth, and adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and supportive counseling to help clients achieve their treatment goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, schools, community providers, and other support systems to coordinate comprehensive behavioral health services.
• Monitor client progress, revise individualized Plans of Care as needed, and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Connect clients and families with community resources while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, professional ethics, organizational policies, and Louisiana licensing standards.
• Manage a diverse caseload, participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered behavioral health team dedicated to improving outcomes across the lifespan.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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