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SOCIAL WORKER 5-B


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 works as a unified team to provide services and supports that helps person(s) served succeed in work, school, life, and other endeavors they purse.

Join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health Social Workers and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. We are seeking a compassionate and professional to join our team and provide essential support to individuals and families in our District.  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) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:

A master's degree in social work followed by four years 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:

  • Direct line supervision of subordinate social worker staff by providing clinical supervision through the form of case review, assistance, guidance, consultation and quarterly chart audits to assess 
  • Reviews psychosocial assessment, treatment plan, progress and discharge notes and follow up notes, etc.  
  • Reviews and signs off on all subordinate LMSWs’ psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and denied admissions.  
  • Provides direct treatment services to clients including individual, group, and family counseling.  
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other paperwork necessary for client treatment.  
  • Participates in team staffing for clients with complex problems.
  • Interviews clients who need to be seen on an emergency basis, determines their need for services, refers for further emergency evaluation as indicated, and makes arrangements for psychiatric hospitalizations.  
  • Screen calls for admission, determine if clients meet admission criteria, and/or refers to other community agencies.  

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational.
Work Schedule: 9 hours per day Monday - Thursday, 4 hours on Friday.
Location: Capital Area Human Services District's Baton Rouge Behavioral Health Clinic (BRBH).
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
**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.

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
12/10/2025
Job Reference
25-002-CONT-BRBH-SW5B
Organization
LDH-Capital Area Human Services District
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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