Social Worker 4

State of Louisiana • Ruston, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY MISSION: Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help them realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility. Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a Social Worker 4 to lead the development and implementation of advanced, individualized case management and treatment plans. In this vital role, you'll work closely with individuals and families to address complex needs, challenges, and emotional or behavioral concerns, helping them navigate toward healthier, more stable lives. Be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• A master's degree in social work
• Three years of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Works with a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health (mental health and substance use) treatment.
• Utilize available community resources and/or referrals to a care manager and provide psychiatric assistance to consumers who have a behavioral health diagnosis.
• Provides ongoing therapy, including crisis intervention, to individuals and families in one-on-one and/or group treatment.
• Plans, prioritizes, and manages clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases.
• Completion of initial biopsychosocial assessments, annual reassessments, ASIs, and all assigned screening tools in accordance with NEDHSA policy.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for consumers receiving services related to a behavioral health diagnosis, in accordance with LDH guidelines.
• Attends in-service trainings for staff, completes required trainings promptly, and assists with the collection of data for the TOMS and QOC surveys, as assigned.

Benefits

• NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.
• NHSC will pay up to $50,000 for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians. (Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.)

What This Job Offers

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