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SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, OR 3

Why work for CLHSD?

  • Vision: CLHSD excel at making lives better.
  • Mission: to increase public awareness of and to provide access for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities.
  • Philosophy: to integrated community-based services while promoting wellness, recovery and independence through education and choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources.


AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Selected Preferred Competencies:

  • Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
  • Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
  • Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
  • Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
  • Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
  • Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.

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 direct clinical services to individuals, families, and groups using appropriate therapeutic modalities.
  • Offers case consultation to case managers and other agency providers regarding individual clients.
  • Conducts risk assessments and psychosocial evaluations on crisis cases; assists psychiatrists/medical providers in   determining appropriate treatment or disposition.
  • Maintains compliance with federal and state regulatory standards, as well as CLHSD policies and procedures.
  • Participates in the Quality Assurance (QA) process to ensure all standards are met.
  • Assists in the implementation and ensures ongoing compliance with CARF standards.
  • Administers Child and Adolescent Functional Analysis Screen for Flexible Family Fund Program. (ACT 378)
  • Develops Safety Plans on Adult Behavioral Health clients as needed
  • Coordinates and manages orientation and aftercare for clients recently discharged from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and referred to the clinic for services.
  • Completes required initial paperwork for new clients.
  • Prepares discharge summaries and completes chart closures in the electronic health record system.
  • Serves as back-up to the Social Service Counselor 3 (Position #128981).
  • Participates in clinic-wide or regional committees, planning, and management teams as directed by the Adult Services

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probational appointment.

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

Location: This vacancy is located at the Central Louisiana Human Services District's Caring Choices Clinic.

Compensation: This position offers the below starting rates for each level:

  • Social Worker 1 - $18.38/hourly; $1,470.40/bi-weekly.
  • Social Worker 2 - $19.67/hourly; $1,573.60/bi-weekly.
  • Social Worker 3 - $21.05/hourly; $1,684.00/bi-weekly.


**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.


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



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:

Shawanda.Gordon@clahsd.org

Central Louisiana Human Services District

5411 Coliseum Blvd.

Alexandria, La 71303

Date Posted
07/18/2025
Job Reference
210790
Organization
LDH- Central Louisiana Human Services District
Location
Alexandria, LA 71301
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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