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

Join our team of dedicated behavioral health professionals and lead a group of committed social workers in making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout our district. We are seeking a compassionate, experienced leader who is committed to delivering high-quality behavioral health services while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

As a Social Worker Supervisor, you will provide clinical and administrative supervision to professional social work staff, oversee the delivery of behavioral health services, and ensure quality, compliance, and continuity of care. In addition to supervising staff, you may provide consultation and support for complex cases involving individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, helping to ensure clients receive comprehensive, person-centered services.

This position offers the opportunity to mentor and develop staff, promote best practices in behavioral health, and contribute to program improvement while advancing your leadership career in public service. If you are passionate about supporting both clients and the professionals who serve them, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.


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:

  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate licensed and unlicensed social work staff.
  • Review documentation for quality, completeness, and adherence to clinical standards.
  • Provide clinical consultation and guidance on complex  behavioral health cases.
  • Provide direct treatment services to clients including individual, group, and family counseling.
  • Interview and assess clients who require immediate or emergency behavioral health services to determine appropriate interventions and referrals.
  • Prepare, review, and submit required statistical, clinical, and operational reports.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to facilitate continuity of  care and effective treatment plan.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment.

Location: Capital Area Human Services District's Ascension Behavioral Health (ABH).

Work Schedule: 9 hours per day Monday - Thursday, and 4 hours on Friday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

  • The maximum salary for the Social Worker 5-B is $92,102.00 annually. 

  • 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
06/30/2026
Job Reference
26-026-ABH-SW5B
Organization
LDH-Capital Area Human Services District
Location
Gonzales, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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