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SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, 3, or 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.

Are you passionate about helping people get the care they deserve? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on others' lives?

Join our team of dedicated Social Workers and make a positive impact on 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.  With a commitment to individual care and a dynamic, supportive leadership team, we are transforming the way behavioral health services are delivered.  Our team is driven by a shared goal: providing exceptional care while nurturing the professional growth of all employees. 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:

  • 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 clients.
  • 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment.

Location: Capital Area Human Services District's Baton Rouge Behavioral Health Clinic (BRBH).


Career Progression:  This position may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

  • The maximum salary for the Social Worker 4 is $84,302.00 annually. 

Compensation: **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.

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


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
12/11/2025
Job Reference
25-082-BRBH-SW
Organization
LDH-Capital Area Human Services District
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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