Social Worker 3 Or 4 (Therapist/Counselor)

State of Louisiana•Denham Springs, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is seeking a Social Worker to provide clinical assessment and treatment to clients with mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment needs, and high-risk crisis needs. The agency provides person-centered services to adults and children who meet treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health needs, with a vision of empowering people to lead meaningful and productive lives in their communities. The position is based at the Denham Springs Behavioral Health Clinic in Denham Springs, Louisiana. It may be appointed at the Social Worker 3 or Social Worker 4 level. The role is a Probational Appointment or Job Appointment. Direct patient-care hours qualify for an additional $1.00 per hour in premium pay. Salary may be negotiable depending on the selected applicant’s experience. Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a State as a Model Employer supporting recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Substance abuse treatment experience is strongly recommended.
Having passed the ADC, AADC, or EMAC exam by the time of appointment is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

Complete intake and psychosocial evaluations, primarily for adults and some aftercare individuals.
Provide technical and clinical input on diagnosis and treatment during interdisciplinary staff consultations, including consultation with staff prescribers, to establish each individual's treatment plan.
Prepare correspondence, written reports, and other communications with agencies regarding an individual's care.
May provide crisis evaluations for individuals in acute distress, which may involve complex and specialized crisis intervention, psychosocial evaluation, and specialized clinical treatment.