Social Worker 1-4 Position Available In St. John the Baptist, Louisiana

Social Worker 1-4 
Salary $3,186.00 – $5,734.00 Monthly Location LaPlace, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 208712 Department LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Opening Date 05/19/2025 Closing Date 5/29/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life. This vacancy is located at SCLHSA’s River Parishes Behavioral Health Center located in LaPlace, LA. The incumbent will provide advanced clinical services through individual, family and/or group counseling to a complex caseload of behavioral health clients. The incumbent will also prepare person centered plans for clients based on recommended levels of care, provide both written and verbal documentation and consultation to other agencies, and assist the clinic manager in designing and implementing programs which address community needs. Minimum Qualifications 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) plus: A master’s degree in social work.

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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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information 95% Provides direct treatment services to a complex caseload of behavioral health clients (individual, group, family, and marital counseling). Provides educational services to groups of clients on behavioral health issues. Prepares person centered plans in consultation with the client, family, other collaterals and treatment team based on the recommended level of care.
Provides emergency services to clients needing crisis intervention for self and/or family.
Participates in case staffing with the treatment team and helps determine proper strategies for intervention and treatment.
Monitors clients’ urine screen collection for drug screening purposes.
Documents written reports to courts, probation officers, employees, schools, and case workers in regards to client’s treatment recommendations and progress in treatment.
Requests, reviews and utilizes appropriate behavioral health, medical, etc. correspondence to ensure appropriate treatment interventions. May provide consultation to other agencies such as schools, local hospitals and the coroner’s office.
5% Provides expert testimony and recommendations on behalf of clients to judges, probation officers, other court officers, and primary care physicians. Attends meetings, workshops, trainings and seminars for continuing education purposes and professional enhancement and development. Performs any additional duties requested which are not listed in job description but relate to services provided by the clinic.

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This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4 level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:
Social Worker 1
Social Worker 2
Social Worker 3
Social Worker 4 No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. •Resumes

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be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.• For further information about this vacancy contact:
Macy Comeaux
HR Director
Macy.

Richard@la.gov
985-876-8876 Employer
State of Louisiana
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For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802