Social Worker 4

State of Louisiana • New Orleans, LA

2d

About The Position

Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) is hiring full-time licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to children, youth, and adults experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The clinician works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess client needs, develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate care, and support clients and families in recovery. The role serves children, youth, and adult populations and contributes to positive outcomes through person-centered care.

The appointment is probational. Salary is determined based on qualifications and experience; the posting notes that the advertised maximum is the maximum salary available in the title/level over a career, not necessarily the maximum offer to a new hire. No Civil Service test score is required. Applicants must include relevant education and experience in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed application sections, and incomplete applications may be rejected.

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

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for children, youth, and adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and supportive counseling to help clients achieve treatment goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, schools, community providers, and other support systems to coordinate behavioral health services.
• Monitor client progress, revise individualized Plans of Care as needed, and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Connect clients and families with community resources while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, professional ethics, organizational policies, and Louisiana licensing standards.
• Manage a diverse caseload, participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered behavioral health team.

What This Job Offers

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