SOCIAL WORKER 4 (THERAPIST/COUNSELOR)

State of Louisiana; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay $1/hour

SER pay rates

Job summary

State of Louisiana in Hammond, LA seeks a Social Worker 4 to provide clinical assessment and treatment for adults with mental health needs, substance use disorders, and crisis cases. LCSW licensure and a MSW are required, with three years of social services experience.

The role supports crisis and recovery efforts at Rosenblum Behavioral Health Clinic. Clinicians collaborate with prescribers and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure quality care for

Qualifications

• Performs psycho-social evaluations for adults (and some aftercare) and contributes to diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Provides crisis evaluation for individuals in acute distress with family, law authorities, or coroner input.
• Produces written reports and communicates with other agencies regarding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Completes intake and psycho-social evaluations and informs treatment plans with staff prescribers.
• Completes correspondence and reports related to a patient’s care.
• May provide crisis evaluation and specialized clinical treatment as needed.

Skills

Psycho-social evaluations

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work

Louisiana LCSW license

Job description

SOCIAL WORKER 4 (THERAPIST/COUNSELOR) in Hammond, LA

State of Louisiana

Location

Hammond, LA

Classified

Job Number

226371-SW4-RBHC

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER

We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and they form the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors, regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.

We are looking for a Social Worker to provide clinical assessment and treatment of clients with various mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment, and high-risk patients in crisis. Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Completes intake and psycho-social evaluations on primarily adults and some aftercare individuals, which includes providing technical and clinical input on diagnosis and treatment in the interdisciplinary staff consultation with staff prescribers to establish an individual's treatment plan for each individual in treatment.
• Completes correspondence, written reports, and other communications with other agencies regarding an individual's care
• May provide crisis evaluation for individuals who are in acute distress as indicated by a family member, coroner, law authorities, etc., which may require complex and specialized crisis intervention, psychosocial evaluation, and specialized clinical treatment.

About this Job

EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER

We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and they form the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors, regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.

We are looking for a Social Worker to provide clinical assessment and treatment of clients with various mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment, and high-risk patients in crisis. Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website.

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 and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Completes intake and psycho-social evaluations on primarily adults and some aftercare individuals, which includes providing technical and clinical input on diagnosis and treatment in the interdisciplinary staff consultation with staff prescribers to establish an individual's treatment plan for each individual in treatment.
• Completes correspondence, written reports, and other communications with other agencies regarding an individual's care
• May provide crisis evaluation for individuals who are in acute distress as indicated by a family member, coroner, law authorities, etc., which may require complex and specialized crisis intervention, psychosocial evaluation, and specialized clinical treatment.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment or Job Appointment

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $1.00/hour for hours worked performing direct patient care.

The following rates are Special Entrance Rates (SER) established for this agency in these job titles:

• Social Worker 4: $24.35/hour minimum - $41.38/hour maximum

Salary may be negotiable depending on the chosen applicant’s level of experience. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Location: Rosenblum Behavioral Health Clinic in Hammond, Louisiana

We strongly recommend that individuals who have substance abuse treatment experience or have passed the ADC, AADC, or EMAC exam at the time of appointment apply to this posting.

Contact information

Kasi Silbernagel, HR Specialist

FPHSA Human Resources

835 Pride Drive, Suite B

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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

Classified | $3,980.00 - $7,173.00 Monthly