Social Worker 1-4

State of Louisiana • Raceland, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to provide advanced professional behavioral health services in community programs across South Central Louisiana. The role is based at the Lafourche Behavioral Health Center in Raceland, Louisiana, and offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team focused on improving quality of life through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment. The position may be filled at the Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4 level according to the selected candidate’s qualifications, with opportunities to advance within the job series. This is a probationary appointment. Actual starting salary depends on the selected applicant’s education and experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work.
• Current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW).
• Permanent status in this job title requires Louisiana LMSW or LCSW licensure; the CSW credential is not accepted for granting permanent status.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients and recommend the appropriate level of behavioral health treatment.
• Interview clients to assess needs and problems, including education, employment, and physical or mental impairment, and determine the degree and nature of behavioral-health-related problems.
• Provide advanced clinical services through individual, family, and/or group counseling to a complex caseload of behavioral health clients.
• Prepare person-centered plans based on recommended levels of care.
• Provide written and verbal documentation and consultation to other agencies.
• Assist the clinic manager in designing and implementing programs that address community needs.

What This Job Offers

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