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SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, 3, 4




Why work for CAHS?
  • Vision: CAHS excels at making lives better.
  • Mission: To deliver caring and responsive services, leading to a better tomorrow.
  • Philosophy: CAHS commits to the philosophy that all individuals are valuable members of the community.  CAHS exists to help each person(s) served live productively in the location and environment of their choosing and abilities.  CAHS staff work as a unified team to provide services and supports that help the person(s) served succeed in work, school, life, and other endeavors they pursue.

Join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health Social Workers and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. We are seeking a compassionate and professional individual to join our team and provide essential support to individuals and families in our District.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while advancing your career in the behavioral health field.

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) plus:

A master's degree in social work.

NOTE:
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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

  • Provides psychiatric social work assistance to persons with co-occurring mental health and substance disorders and their families.  
  • Collaborates with the CAHSD psychiatrist and other healthcare professionals in diagnosis and treatment planning.  
  • Provides direct and indirect counseling services, including individual, group and family treatment to children and adults with co-occurring disorders ranging from age six to adulthood.  

  • Completing the necessary clinical requirements for insurance authorization. 

  • Screen calls for admission, determine of client’s meet admission criteria, schedule clients for orientation group and/or refer to other community agencies.

  • Attend Interdisciplinary staff and staffing meetings as well as supervisory meetings. 

  • Provide statistical reports as required by the facility manager. 


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment.

Work Schedule:  9 hours per day Monday - Thursday, 4 hours on Friday.

Location: Capital Area Human Services District's Ascension Behavioral Health (ABH).

Career Progression:  This position may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4.

  • The maximum salary for the Social Worker 4 is $86,070. 
  • Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities page” for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career, and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.


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 further information about this vacancy, contact:
Thrinacia.Jenkins2@la.gov
Capital Area Human Services District
12301 Coursey Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816


Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  


Date Posted
08/19/2026
Job Reference
26-035-ABH-SW
Organization
LDH-Capital Area Human Services District
Location
Gonzales, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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