SOCIAL WORKER 7

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Monroe, LA seeks an experienced Social Worker 7 to lead treatment and case management in a secure-care setting. You will supervise clinical staff and contracted providers, guiding evidence-based behavioral health services for youth and coordinating reintegration planning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, program development, and ensuring timely, compliant documentation and high-quality services for youth.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in social work and five years of social services experience.
• License to practice as LMSW or LCSW in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide clinical guidance to social services and treatment staff.
• Coordinate treatment planning, counseling, staffing, and reintegration planning.
• Monitor case files for timeliness, completeness, and compliance.
• Review progress notes and treatment records for quality and consistency.
• Participate in release, furlough and complex case staffing with required documentation.
• Ensure youth receive appropriate psychological, psychiatric, and behavioral health services.
• Oversee intake, referral, and case management for youth in treatment services.
• Coordinate mental health services with contracted providers and monitor delivery.
• Assist in designing and implementing therapeutic programs addressing youth needs.
• Serve as liaison between Social Services and administration with placement/treatment recommendations.

Skills

LMSW or LCSW license

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

About This Job Office of Juvenile Justice Swanson Center for Youth at Monroe 4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202 https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker 7 to provide leadership and oversight of treatment services within a secure-care environment. This position is ideal for a licensed clinical professional who is passionate about youth rehabilitation, staff development, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality therapeutic services.

As a Social Worker 7, you will lead treatment and case management operations, supervise clinical staff and contracted providers, and help ensure youth receive effective, evidence-based behavioral health services. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support treatment planning and reintegration efforts, and contribute to the development of programs designed to meet the complex needs of youth in secure care.

If you are a collaborative leader with strong clinical expertise and a commitment to helping youth achieve positive outcomes, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on treatment services and youth success.

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 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

Job Duties and Other Information

• Supervise and provide clinical guidance to social services and treatment staff.
• Coordinate treatment planning, counseling services, staffing activities, and reintegration planning.
• Monitor case files and documentation to ensure timeliness, completeness, and compliance.
• Review progress notes and treatment records to ensure consistency and quality of services.
• Participate in release, furlough, and complex case staffings and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Ensure youth receive appropriate psychological, psychiatric, and behavioral health services.
• Supervise intake, referral, and case management processes for youth receiving treatment services.
• Coordinate mental health services with contracted providers and monitor service delivery.
• Assist with designing and implementing therapeutic programs that address youth treatment needs.
• Serve as liaison between the Social Services Department and administration while making recommendations regarding youth placement and treatment needs.

Position-Specific Details

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

Appointment Type: Full time, Probational

The incumbent will have full managerial responsibility over the social service program for Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe.

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 will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

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.

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.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

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 – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's 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