Social Worker 1, 2, 3, 4

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health Social Workers and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our district. We are looking for a compassionate, skilled professional who is committed to providing essential support and care to those in need. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to create lasting, positive change while continuing to grow and advance your career in the behavioral health field. You will manage a large, complex caseload of clients who are individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. If you’re driven by purpose and passionate about helping others, we encourage you to apply.

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

• Manages a large, complex caseload of clients who are individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Provides specialized individual, group, and/or family sessions-utilizing evidence based practices.
• Completes psychosocial assessments on new clients and updates annually.
• Prepares individualized treatment plans upon admission and every six months.
• Communicates and consults with other community agencies.
• Coordinates and assists in determining the level of care of each client.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other divisions within Capital Area Human Services or community resources.
• Provides timely documentation of contacts within the client medical record and carries out appropriate discharge planning.

What This Job Offers

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