Social Worker 4

State of Louisiana; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY in Ruston seeks a Social Worker 4 to lead advanced case management and treatment plan development for behavioral health clients.

This licensed professional will work with a treatment team, provide ongoing therapy including crisis intervention, and manage complex clinical services with LDH-aligned plans. The role is full-time with NHSC loan repayment eligibility.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with current license.
• Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Minimum of three years of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Works with a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce stigma surrounding behavioral health treatment.
• Provides ongoing therapy, including crisis intervention, to individuals and families in one-on-one and/or group settings.
• Plans, prioritizes, and manages clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases including biopsychosocial assessments and annual reassessments.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for behavioral health diagnoses in accordance with LDH guidelines.
• Attends in-service trainings and assists with data collection for program surveys.

Skills

LCSW

Crisis Intervention

Therapy

Case Management

Education

Master's in Social Work

Louisiana LCSW License

Job description

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 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.

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

• 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.)

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