Social Worker 5-B (Therapist/Counselor)

State of Louisiana•Bogalusa, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life. Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health. Our agency is seeking a Social Worker 5-B for our Behavioral Health Clinic located in Bogalusa, LA. An ideal candidate should have strong clinical skills, the ability to communicate in a way that promotes understanding and engagement and commitment to trauma-informed care. As a Clinical Supervisor they must also be able to lead their team in a way that builds trust, motivates others, fosters accountability, and aligns people, processes, and tools to achieve shared goals. Join us and make an impact where leadership and teamwork come together. Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our agency, please Visit our website

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical skills
Ability to communicate in a way that promotes understanding and engagement
Commitment to trauma-informed care
Ability to lead their team in a way that builds trust, motivates others, fosters accountability, and aligns people, processes, and tools to achieve shared goals
Substance abuse treatment experience
Passed the ADC, AADC, or EMAC exam

Responsibilities

Serves as the clinical supervisor
Maintains an assigned caseload and provides individual therapy services.
Conducts groups as needed and completes intake assessments.
Provides crisis interventions and emergency counseling as needed.
Maintains the waiting list.
Provides education to clients and families related to substance use disorders.
Provides professional/clinical supervision to staff.
Manages work assignments and participates in treatment team staffing.
Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and provides guidance to those that may require additional support and coordination of services.
May serve as a back-up to the Clinic Manager as needed.
May oversee and maintain daily clinical reporting processes as requested.