SOCIAL WORKER 6-B

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

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Monroe, LA, seeks a Social Worker 6-B to deliver advanced clinical services to youth in its care at Swanson Center for Youth. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, treatment planning, and family collaboration within a secure care setting.

The position requires LMSW or LCSW licensure and a Master’s in Social Work with five years of experience. It offers full-time probationary employment and a path to professional impact within the state system.

Qualifications

• LMSW or LCSW license required.
• Master's degree in Social Work with at least five years of social services experience.
• Experience in trauma-informed care and rehabilitation of youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling
• Collaborate with facility staff, families, and external agencies
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews
• Maintain confidential clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with ethics and agency policies
• Assist with crisis intervention and behavioral support

Skills

Trauma-informed

Clinical interventions

Case management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting our communities while helping youth build safer, healthier, and more successful futures. We are excited to welcome a compassionate and highly skilled Social Worker 6-B to provide advanced clinical services to youth in our care.

In this impactful role, you will deliver therapeutic interventions, lead case management efforts, and coordinate individualized treatment plans within a secure care or residential setting. Your clinical expertise will directly support healing, stability, and long-term success for youth who need it most.

We’re looking for a clinician with strong judgment, a trauma-informed approach, and a deep commitment to rehabilitation and positive youth development. If you’re motivated by purpose and ready to make a meaningful difference, this role offers the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities.

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 five years of social services experience.

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.

Job Duties:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

• Provide direct therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family counseling

• Collaborate with facility staff, families, and external agencies to support youth development

• Monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews

• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation

• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and agency policies

• Assist with crisis intervention and behavioral support as needed

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, 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).

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.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
[e-mail]