Social Worker 4

State of Louisiana • Monroe, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The role works closely with individuals and families to address complex needs, challenges, and emotional or behavioral concerns, helping them move toward healthier, more stable lives. The position is based at the Monroe Integrated Care Clinic.

The Social Worker works with a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce stigma surrounding behavioral health treatment, including mental health and substance use treatment. The role provides ongoing individual and family therapy, including crisis intervention; manages clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases; completes assessments and screening tools; and develops treatment plans in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines. The position also participates in required training and assigned data-collection activities.

NEDHSA is a designated National Health Service Corps-approved site. Clinicians may be eligible to apply for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program. For two years of full-time clinical practice, NHSC may pay up to $50,000 toward student loans. Full-time clinical practice is defined in the posting as at least 40 hours per week for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Work with a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce stigma surrounding mental health and substance use treatment.
• Use available community resources and/or refer consumers to a care manager, and provide psychiatric assistance to consumers with a behavioral health diagnosis.
• Provide ongoing therapy, including crisis intervention, to individuals and families in one-on-one and/or group treatment.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases.
• Complete initial biopsychosocial assessments, annual reassessments, ASIs, and assigned screening tools in accordance with NEDHSA policy.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for consumers receiving services related to a behavioral health diagnosis, in accordance with LDH guidelines.
• Attend staff in-service training and complete required training promptly.
• Assist with collecting data for TOMS and QOC surveys, as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible clinicians may apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
• NHSC may pay up to $50,000 toward student loans for an initial two years of full-time clinical practice.

What This Job Offers

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