Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4
About The Position
The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District is seeking a Social Worker to provide recovery-, relapse-, and prevention-centered specialty clinic social work services to individuals with addictive disorders, serious and persistent mental illness, and/or co-occurring disorders. Services include a broad range of evidence-based treatment and require independent clinical judgment and the use of varied, in-depth evidence-based treatment modalities. The role may be filled at the Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4 level. The position is based at the Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some evenings if assigned. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience. Hourly ranges are $18.75–$33.78 for Social Worker 1, $20.06–$36.14 for Social Worker 2, $21.46–$38.67 for Social Worker 3, and $22.96–$41.38 for Social Worker 4. An additional $2.00 per hour for actual hours worked is provided for an LCSW. The appointment type is probational or promotional.
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).
- Hold a master's degree in social work.
- Permanent status in this job title requires Louisiana LMSW or LCSW licensure; a Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential will not be accepted for permanent status.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, family, and group counseling.
- Develop service plans addressing specialized problems related to addictive disorders, serious and persistent mental illness, severe emotional and behavioral disturbance, and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Participate in treatment-team decision-making, including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending treatment plans.
- Manage a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team.
- Conduct telephone and face-to-face crisis and non-crisis screening interviews for children, youth, and adults seeking access to care through the clinic.
- Determine eligibility.
- Document assessment data, treatment interventions, recommendations, and service implementation in official reports and the electronic health record for legal, professional, and ethical accountability.
- Review charts for clients with no contact, attempt re-engagement, and close cases as appropriate.
Benefits
- LCSW premium pay of $2.00 per hour for actual hours worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
