SOCIAL WORKER 5-A

State of Louisiana; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana, Office of Juvenile Justice, Thibodaux Regional Office, Thibodaux, LA, seeks a Social Worker 5-A to provide advanced clinical services to youth in secure care and guide case management within a trauma-informed, youth-centered framework.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, cultural humility, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote healing, rehabilitation, and successful community reintegration for at-risk youth.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as an LMSW or an LCSW is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to youth using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with facility staff, families, and external providers to coordinate care.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions to meet evolving needs.
• Document services and maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with agency standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to case planning.
• Advocate for youth needs and support their transition to community-based services.

Skills

Counseling youth

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in social work

LMSW or LCSW license

Job description

About This Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Thibodaux Regional Office

1077 Highway 3185, Thibodaux, LA 70301

https://ojj.la.gov/location/thibodaux-region

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting our communities while empowering youth to build brighter, safer, and more successful futures. We are excited to welcome a passionate and skilled professional to join our team as a Social Worker 5-A, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming lives.

In this impactful position, you will provide advanced clinical services to youth in secure care, offering therapeutic support, guiding case management, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote healing, growth, and long-term success. Your work will directly support rehabilitation, emotional well-being, and meaningful reintegration for young people who need it most.

We’re looking for a clinician who brings strong clinical expertise, cultural humility, and a deep commitment to trauma-informed, youth-centered care. If you are motivated by purpose, energized by collaboration, and dedicated to making a difference, this role offers the opportunity to create lasting change.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:

• A master's degree in social work followed by four 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

• Provide individual and group counseling to youth using evidence-based practices


• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans


• Collaborate with facility staff, families, and external providers to coordinate care


• Monitor progress and adjust interventions to meet evolving needs


• Document services and maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with agency standards


• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to case planning


• Advocate for youth needs and support their transition to community-based services

Position-Specific Details

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Thibodaux Regional Office in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full-time Probational

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

Employment Eligibility

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

Contact Information

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

[e-mail]

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

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 Years 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