Social Worker 1-4

State of Louisiana • Raceland, LA

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About The Position

SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to provide advanced professional behavioral health services within community programs across South Central Louisiana. This leadership-level role is based at the Lafourche Behavioral Health Center in Raceland, Louisiana, and offers the opportunity to support the agency’s mission of improving quality of life through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment. The position is part of a career progression group and may be filled at the Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4 level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, with opportunities to advance within the job series.

The incumbent evaluates clients, recommends appropriate levels of behavioral health treatment, and provides advanced clinical services to a complex caseload. The position also includes preparing person-centered plans, documenting and consulting with other agencies, and assisting the clinic manager with programs addressing community needs.

The minimum qualifications are a master’s degree in social work and a current Louisiana license or credential 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; a CSW credential is not accepted for permanent status. The role is a probationary appointment. No Civil Service Test Score is required.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW).
• A master’s degree in social work.
• Permanent status requires Louisiana LMSW or LCSW licensure; a Certified Social Worker (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 concerns, 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 clients’ 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: Senior