SOCIAL WORKER 7

Nunez Community College; Bridge City (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Bridge City, LA seeks a top‑level Social Worker 7 to lead advanced clinical services for youth in custody. You will supervise clinical staff, shape treatment strategies, and promote trauma‑informed, youth‑centered care.

Applicants must hold LMSW or LCSW licensure and a MSW with five years of related experience; licensure rules require post‑graduation experience to be counted. This is a full‑time role in Bridge City.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work; five years of social services experience after graduation.
• License to practice as LMSW or LCSW in Louisiana.
• Senior-level clinician with leadership abilities and trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for youth.
• Provide direct therapeutic services including counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral support.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing treatment planning.
• Supervise, mentor, and support lower‑level social workers and interns, including staff training.
• Coordinate care with facility staff, families, and external agencies for continuity of services.
• Monitor progress, adjust interventions, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Trauma-informed care

Supervision of staff

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Case management

Education

MSW degree

LMSW or LCSW license

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Bridge City Center for Youth

3225 River Road, Bridge City, LA 70094

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting our communities while empowering youth to build healthier, more successful futures. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker 7 to lead advanced clinical services for youth in custody.

In this senior‑level role, you will provide expert therapeutic interventions, guide and supervise clinical staff, and shape treatment strategies that promote healing, rehabilitation, and successful reintegration. Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care delivered to youth and strengthen the agency’s clinical practice.

We’re looking for a clinician with deep expertise, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to trauma‑informed, youth‑centered care. If you are motivated by purpose and ready to make a meaningful impact, this role offers the opportunity to lead with vision and change lives.

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

NOTE: Your social work/social services experience must have been earned AFTER your graduation date for your Masters in Social Work to be credited towards the five year experience requirement.

Job Duties:

• Conduct advanced clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for youth.

• Provide direct therapeutic services, including counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral support.

• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing treatment planning efforts.

• Supervise, mentor, and support lower‑level social workers and interns, including staff training and development.

• Coordinate care with facility staff, families, and external agencies to ensure continuity of services.

• Monitor treatment progress, adjust interventions as needed, and ensure compliance with state regulations, ethical standards, and agency policies.

Position Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, 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).

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

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