Social Worker 4

State of Louisiana; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment

Parental Leave

Insurance Coverage

Job summary

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a licensed clinical social worker to lead development and implementation of advanced, individualized case management and treatment plans in Ruston, LA. You will collaborate with a treatment team to deliver high-quality behavioral health care and crisis intervention when needed.

The role requires an MSW and an active Louisiana LCSW license, plus at least three years of social services experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Louisiana LCSW license.
• Master's degree in social work with at least 3 years of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of advanced, individualized case management and treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing therapy, including crisis intervention, to individuals and families.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases.
• Complete initial biopsychosocial assessments, annual reassessments, ASIs, and required screening tools per LDH guidelines.

Education

Master's degree in social work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana

Job description

About This Job

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a Social Worker 4 to lead the development and implementation of advanced, individualized case management and treatment plans. In this vital role, you'll work closely with individuals and families to address complex needs, challenges, and emotional or behavioral concerns, helping them navigate toward healthier, more stable lives. Be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities.

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.

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.

Job Specification: The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Works with a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health (mental health and substance use) treatment. To do this, the selected individual must utilize available community resources and/or referrals to a care manager and provide psychiatric assistance to consumers who have a behavioral health diagnosis.
• Provides ongoing therapy, including crisis intervention, to individuals and families in one-on-one and/or group treatment.
• Plans, prioritizes, and manages clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases. This includes completion of initial biopsychosocial assessments, annual reassessments, ASIs, and all assigned screening tools in accordance with NEDHSA policy.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for consumers receiving services related to a behavioral health diagnosis, in accordance with LDH guidelines.
• Attends in-service trainings for staff, completes required trainings promptly, and assists with the collection of data for the TOMS and QOC surveys, as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty

Location: Ruston Integrated Care Clinic

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.)

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

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

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.