Social Worker 1, 2, Or 3
About The Position
Develops, prioritizes, and manages comprehensive treatment plans for individuals housed at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center through thorough clinical assessments and ongoing evaluation. Conducts in-depth psychosocial interviews to gather essential historical, medical, behavioral, and technical information, using these findings to determine and implement the most effective therapeutic interventions. Provides targeted support and evidence-based services that address the unique needs of patients, clients, and offenders within a correctional environment. DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. DOC offers a generous benefits package including; 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 etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
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 will not be granted in this job title without LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana; Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential will not be accepted for granting permanent status.
Responsibilities
- Develops, prioritizes, and manages comprehensive treatment plans for individuals housed at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center through thorough clinical assessments and ongoing evaluation.
- Conducts in-depth psychosocial interviews to gather essential historical, medical, behavioral, and technical information, using these findings to determine and implement the most effective therapeutic interventions.
- Provides targeted support and evidence-based services that address the unique needs of patients, clients, and offenders within a correctional environment.
- Provides advanced technical and clinical consultation on psychosocial diagnosis and treatment when specialized treatment is indicated to overcome major problems in social dysfunction, serious behavior disorders or cases in which patients may be in jeopardy of severe risk to self or others.
- Develops and implements complex individualized plans of service and social work treatment to address identified needs, problems, and behavioral/emotional reactions of patients and families.
- Provides social work component on a multidisciplinary team for an area of medical specialization or for specific high-risk populations.
- Provides expert testimony and/or advocacy representation for clients in court cases.
- May conduct group therapy sessions for the support, education, and problem resolution of assigned population.
Benefits
- 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
- Deferred compensation plan
- Flexible benefits plan
- Alternate work schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
