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SOCIAL WORKER 1-4

CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES “I CARE”: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence


Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Social Services Department as a Social Worker 1-4 who provides social work services.

The Social Worker 1-4 plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

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:

  • Under licensed supervision, this position provides social work services to the Adaptive Behavior Service, a treatment program which
     serves adults with a variety of chronic and acute psychiatric disorders.
  •  Interview and provide support for clients, family members, collateral sources, and obtain and review all available records to formulate comprehensive
     psychosocial assessments, and psychoeducational group counseling.
  • Prepare annual updated psychosocial assessments, individualized, treatment plans, referral packets, and case reviews of risk factors.
  • Coordinate the discharge planning process and continuity of care with the treatment team and various community agencies and resources such as
     Continuity of Care Coordinators, mental health centers, group homes, nursing homes, OCDD facilities, Social Security, and others.
  • Participate in project teams, service meetings, and department Improving Organization Performance (IOP) and department Competency/Proficiency
     processes through attendance and input at meetings and monitoring of charts for peer review.
  •  Accept and perform additional duties not listed in job description but necessary for the smooth operation of this facility. Adhere to applicable hospital, LOH, OBH and Civil Service policies, procedures, and rules.


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment 

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3 or 4. Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

 Compensation: This position is eligible for longevity pay starting at $2.00 per hour. The Social Worker position has a BI-WEEKLY Special Entrance Rate (SER) of:

  • Social Worker 1- $1,900.00

  • Social Worker 2- $2,033.60

  • Social Worker 3- $2,176.00

  • Social Worker 4- $2,328.00


 
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.

Contact Information:

Kelcie Cox

Central Louisiana State Hospital

6250 Esler Field Road, Pineville, LA  71360

Kelcie.Cox@LA.GOV

318-484-6333

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


Date Posted
04/17/2026
Job Reference
CLSH-2026-33
Organization
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Location
Pineville, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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