SOCIAL WORKER 3-4 (THERAPIST/COUNSELOR)

SOCIAL WORKER 3-4

(THERAPIST/COUNSELOR)  Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Denham Springs, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 219719-SW3-4-DSBHC Department LDH-Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Opening Date 04/09/2026 Closing Date 4/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS About this Job

EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER

We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and they form the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life. Our agency's vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors, regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health. We are looking for a Social Worker to provide clinical assessment and treatment of clients with various mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment, and high-risk patients in crisis. Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website. Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus: A master's degree in social work followed by two years of social services experience. 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 Job Duties:

Completes intake and psycho-social evaluations on primarily adults and some aftercare individuals, which includes providing technical and clinical input on diagnosis and treatment in the interdisciplinary staff consultation with staff prescribers to establish an individual's treatment plan for each individual in treatment. Completes correspondence, written reports, and other communications with other agencies regarding an individual's care May provide crisis evaluation for individuals who are in acute distress as indicated by a family member, coroner, law authorities, etc., which may require complex and specialized crisis intervention, psychosocial evaluation, and specialized clinical treatment.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational Appointment or Job Appointment Compensation:

This position is eligible for premium pay of $1.00/hour for hours worked performing direct patient care. The following rates are Special Entrance Rates (SER) established for this agency in these job titles: Social Worker 3: $22.76/hour minimum - $37.88/hour maximum Social Worker 4: $24.35/hour minimum - $40.53/hour maximum

Career Progression:

Social Worker 3 or a Social Worker 4

Location:

Denham Springs Behavioral Health Clinic in Denham Springs, Louisiana We strongly recommend that individuals who have substance abuse treatment experience or have passed the ADC, AADC, or EMAC exam at the time of appointment apply to this posting.

How To Apply:

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. •Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact information:

For additional information about this vacancy, contact: Kasi Silbernagel, HR Specialist FPHSA Human Resources 835 Pride Drive, Suite B