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Social Worker 1-4

Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.

Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker 1-4 to provide advanced, professional behavioral health services within our community programs. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be a part of something meaningful.

To learn more above our agency, please visit our website.

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:
As a Social Worker 1-4, the incumbent will:

  • Evaluates clients and recommends the proper level of behavioral health treatment. 
  • Interviews clients to assess needs and problems such as education, employment, physical and mental impairment in order to determine the degree and nature of problems related to behavioral health. 
  • Provides advanced clinical services through individual, family, and/or group counseling to a complex caseload of behavioral health clients. 
  • Prepares person-centered plans for clients based on recommended levels of care. 
  • Provides both written and verbal documentation and consultation to other agencies. 
  • Assists the clinic manager in designing and implementing programs that address community needs. 

Position-Specific Details:
Location: This position is located at SCLHSA's River Parishes Behavioral Health Center, located in Laplace, LA. 
Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
Career Progression Group (CPG): This position participates in a CPG and may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4 level, at which the vacancy is filled be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. 
2 vacancies may be filled with this posting

Please click on the link to learn more about each job title:
Social Worker 1
Social Worker 2
Social Worker 3
Social Worker 4

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). Resumeswill 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:
Macy Comeaux
HR Director
macy.richard@la.gov
985-876-8876

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Date Posted
12/19/2025
Job Reference
215913
Organization
LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
Location
LaPlace, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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