Social Worker 4

State of Louisiana•Crowley, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in joining our team and helping to serve Acadiana with quality compassionate care? We currently have an opening for a Social Worker 4 position and are looking for someone with experience in working with individuals who have emotional and/or behavioral disorders, including addictive disorders. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact – this could be the opportunity for you! Why work for AAHSD! Mission: To improve the quality of life for citizens of Acadiana who have behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. Vision: To become the preeminent provider of community-based supports and human services which promote the independence, respect, and inclusion of all citizens dealing with issues of behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. Values: Accountability- To be good stewards of our resources and to exceed all contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements in providing services. Transparency – To operate in such a manner as to be above reproach in all of our governance and operational processes. Value – To achieve optimal outcomes by implementing cost-effective, evidence-based practices in a timely manner.

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with individuals who have emotional and/or behavioral disorders, including addictive disorders.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary counselor to individuals with acute and chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders providing direct care.
Provide assessments and treatment plans for clients; screenings, triage and referral services for clients seeking treatment, and will provide emergency evaluations when clinically needed including interventions.
Coordinate admissions, discharges, and follow-up services within various programs and work closely with other team members to provide quality treatment to clients.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff regarding therapeutic interventions, diagnosis, and provisions of evidence based treatments via individual, group, and family therapy modalities.
Document therapy notes within established timelines into an EHR (Electronic Health Record) System.
Possess and maintain the necessary licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.