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SOCIAL WORKER 2-4 (THERAPIST/COUNSELOR)

EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER

We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.

We are looking for a Social Worker to provide clinical assessment and treatment of clients with various mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment, and high-risk patients in crisis. Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about our agency, please Visit our website 

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:

A master's degree in social work followed by one year of social services experience.

Qualifications

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

Job Duties:

  • Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Provides clinical assessment and treatment of clients with various mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, medication assisted treatment, and high-risk patients in crisis.
    • Completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, screenings, treatment via individual/family/group therapy, as well as discharge plans for patients, and families as needed.
    • Works on an interdisciplinary treatment team in order to provide thorough and comprehensive care, as well as continuity of care, and will prepare and send progress reports to the appropriate social service agencies and referral sources as required.
    • May assist in the acquisition of appropriate resources as needed.
    • May collect routine urine drug samples for labs and rapid assessment if required.
    • Works collaboratively with Peer Support Specialists, Case Management, and Care Coordination for patients with mental health and substance use disorders that may require additional support and coordination of services. 


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment or Job Appointment 

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $1.00/hour for hours worked performing direct patient care.
The following rates are Special Entrance Rates (SER) established for this agency in these job titles: 
  • Social Worker 2: $21.27/hour minimum - $33.71/hour maximum
  • Social Worker 3: $22.76/hour minimum - $37.88/hour maximum
  • Social Worker 4: $24.35/hour minimum - $40.53/hour maximum

Career Progression:  Social Worker 2, Social Worker 3 or a Social Worker 4

Location: Slidell Behavioral Health Clinic in Slidell, Louisiana

We strongly recommend individuals who have substance abuse treatment experience or have passed the ADC, AADC or EMAC exam at the time of appointment apply to this posting. 

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: 

Kasi Silbernagel, HR Specialist
FPHSA Human Resources
835 Pride Drive, Suite B
Phone: (985) 543-4333 
Email:HR@fphsa.org
Date Posted
05/11/2026
Job Reference
220977-SW2-4-SBHC
Organization
LDH-Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
Location
Slidell, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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