Social Worker 5-B

State of Louisiana • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

One of ten districts across Louisiana, MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults, children and families of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes. Make a Difference. Build Stronger Communities. Advance Your Clinical Career. MHSD is seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Social Worker 5-B to join our behavioral health team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, youth, and adults. This is an opportunity to bring your clinical expertise to a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services. The Social Worker 5B provides advanced clinical social work services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and intervention for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring disorders. The position also serves as a clinical resource to staff by providing consultation, guidance, and professional support that promotes effective, evidence-based care. The ideal candidate is a confident clinical professional who can navigate complex situations, collaborate across disciplines, and use sound independent judgment to develop solutions that meet the unique needs of the individuals and families we serve. The incumbent works within established policies, regulatory requirements, and MHSD clinical guidelines while bringing professional expertise and innovative thinking to the delivery of care. If you are passionate about behavioral health, committed to helping others thrive, and ready to use your clinical expertise to make a lasting impact -- Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives !

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide specialized counseling and clinical interventions for individuals with complex mental health, addictive, and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide clinical supervision to licensed and provisionally licensed clinicians, supporting sound clinical judgment, effective treatment planning, and high-quality behavioral health services.
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource by providing consultation on complex cases, diagnostic considerations, crisis response, therapeutic interventions, and treatment strategies.
• Coach and develop clinical staff by strengthening competencies, supporting evidence-based practices, and helping clinicians maintain ethical, professional, and licensing standards.
• Conduct case reviews, clinical audits, and documentation reviews to promote compliance with federal, state, CARF, CCBHC, and MHSD standards while identifying opportunities to improve clinical practice and outcomes.
• Deliver training and consultation to clinical staff and MHSD programs on evidence-based behavioral health practices, documentation standards, accreditation requirements, and effective approaches to complex treatment needs.

What This Job Offers

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