Program Consultant--Social Services

State of Louisiana • Angola, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Corrections is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Consultant – Social Services within the institution's Mental Health Department at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. This role is crucial for supporting mental health services by coordinating programs, assisting with case management, and ensuring continuity of care in a correctional setting. The position involves coordinating mental health program activities, maintaining records, assisting with treatment planning and referrals, preparing reports, monitoring compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a secure environment while supporting the Mental Health Department's mission.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Nice To Haves

• Permanent status in a current LA Department of Corrections employee.

Responsibilities

• Provides an advanced level of supervision over support services to include complete oversight of all groups and those whom are conducting such services.
• Plans and oversees mental health groups to ensure documentation is made in a timely manner.
• Provides oversight of the out camp providers of group treatment to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with Security to elicit any special considerations and or circumstances which might impact the participation for the mental health group participants.
• Ensures backlog lists are being monitored and updated to allow accessibility to group treatment.

Benefits

• The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level