Social Worker 1-4

State of Louisiana • Houma, LA

1d • Onsite

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. The role supports the agency’s mission of improving quality of life through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment. It is located at SCLHSA’s Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center in Houma, Louisiana, and participates in a career progression group that may place the selected candidate at the Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4 level, depending on qualifications. The position offers the opportunity to advance within the job series.

The appointment is probationary. Starting salary depends on the selected applicant’s education and experience. No Civil Service Test Score is required. Applicants must provide relevant, detailed education and experience in the application; resumes are not accepted in place of completed application sections, and incomplete applications may be rejected.

Requirements

• Possess a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW).
• Possess 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 problems, including education, employment, and physical and mental impairment, to 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