Social Worker 5-B

State of Louisiana • Angie, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. Rayburn Correctional Center is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Social Worker 5-B. This position plays a vital role in ensuring effective Mental Health operations within a correctional environment, providing individual and group therapy in compliance with treatment plans, and assist the inmates with learning the necessary skills and psychological factors related to re-entry into society. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgement, and a commitment to providing inmates the counseling required to return to society.

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 followed by four years of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate documentation in inmates’ medical records, charting and reviewing treatment provided, progress of each case, any recommendations made, and utilizing consultation as needed.
• Assess inmates to determine the potential for self-mutilation or injury, and/or suicide; order appropriate management instructions utilizing Suicide Watches or Mental health observations when appropriate and monitors progress of those inmates while providing individual counseling.
• Interview inmates in order to develop a thorough bio-psycho-social assessment; in which problems or needs are identified, adjustment difficulties are addressed, and strengths and deficits will be identified and addressed.

Benefits

• A defined benefit pension plan
• Health insurance that is also available post retirement
• At least 10 paid holidays
• Sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year
• Paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week
• A deferred compensation plan
• A flexible benefits plan
• Alternate work schedules
• Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements

What This Job Offers

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