SOCIAL WORKER 5-B

Nunez Community College; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Leave accrual

Flexible benefits

Alternate work schedules

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Angola, LA invites qualified professionals to join Louisiana State Penitentiary as a Social Worker 5-B – Mental Health. You will support inmates’ mental health needs in a secure, rehabilitative environment.

The role requires LMSW or LCSW licensure, a Master’s in Social Work, and four years of social services experience, with responsibilities including supervision, case management, and collaboration with medical,

Qualifications

• Possession of LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana is required.
• Master’s degree in social work with four years of social services experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates mental health department disciplines through administrative guidance.
• Determines program requirements for personnel, equipment, and materials; supports budget requests.
• Provides clinical supervision to staff and interns; coordinates care with medical, security, and admin staff.
• Develops and maintains medical, rehabilitative, and social service programs; evaluates effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Case management

Mental health assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program development

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LMSW or LCSW licensure

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

The Louisiana State Penitentiary is currently seeking a motivated and compassionate professional to serve as a Social Worker 5-B – Mental Health, an important position dedicated to supporting the mental health needs of individuals housed within the facility. This role plays a critical part in promoting stability, rehabilitation, and overall well-being within the correctional environment.

As Louisiana’s largest correctional institution, Louisiana State Penitentiary depends on skilled professionals who are committed to providing quality services while working in a challenging and secure environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support both institutional safety and the mental health needs of the inmate population.

In this role, the incumbent will perform advanced professional social work duties involving the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of inmates with mental health needs. Responsibilities include providing case management, conducting mental health assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating services with medical, security, and administrative staff to ensure appropriate care and compliance with departmental policies and standards. The Social Worker 5-B will also contribute to maintaining a safe, structured, and rehabilitative environment within the institution.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
  
  
  
  • Growth:Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
  
  
  • Benefits:DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
  
  
  
  

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.

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

Job Duties

• Supervises and coordinates the various professional disciplines of the mental health department through administrative guidance.




• Determines program requirements for personnel, equipment, and materials, and supervises preparation of budget requests and expenditure of funds.




• Provides clinical supervision to subordinate social workers and graduate interns, as well as case consultation to all departmental clinical staff.




• Develops, implements, and maintains medical, rehabilitative, and social service programs at LSP. Evaluates program effectiveness for quality of services provided.

Position – Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.


• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.


• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $31.13 per hour.

This position also offers premium pay: A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment by answering 'YES' to the PREA question.


• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.


• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  
  
  
  • This is a 24-hour facility.
  
  
  • This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
  
  
  
  

NO CIVIL SERVICE TEST SCORE is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS - CORRECTIONS SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON ANY NON-MERIT FACTOR, INCLUDING DISABILITY.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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Ph: [phone]

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Angola, LA