SOCIAL WORKER 3 OR 4 - ALEXANDRIA - MENTAL HEALTH

About the Department

Why work for CLHSD?

Vision: CLHSD excels at making lives better.

Mission: to increase public awareness of and to provide access for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities.

Philosophy: to integrate community-based services while promoting wellness, recovery, and independence through education and choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources.

We’re seeking an Social Worker 3 or 4 to provide direct clinical services to individuals, families, and groups using appropriate therapeutic modalities.

Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community.

Position Duties

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 two years of social services experience.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Provides direct clinical services to individuals, families, and groups using appropriate therapeutic modalities.
• Offers case consultation to case managers and other agency providers regarding individual clients.

• Conducts risk assessments and psychosocial evaluations on crisis cases; assists psychiatrists/medical providers in   determining appropriate treatment or disposition.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulatory standards, as well as CLHSD policies and procedures.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance (QA) process to ensure all standards are met. Assists in the implementation and ensures ongoing compliance with CARF standards.
• Administers Child and Adolescent Functional Analysis Screen for Flexible Family Fund Program. (ACT 378)
• Develops Safety Plans on Adult Behavioral Health clients as needed
• Coordinates and manages orientation and aftercare for clients recently discharged from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and referred to the clinic for services.
• Completes required initial paperwork for new clients. Prepares discharge summaries and completes chart closures in the electronic health record system.
• Participates in clinic-wide or regional committees, planning, and management teams as directed by the Adult Services

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation appointment.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Social Worker 3 or 4. 

Location: This vacancy is located at the Central Louisiana Human Services District's Caring Choices Clinic - Mental Health Department.

Compensation: This position offers the following starting rates for each level:

• Social Worker 3 - $21.05/hourly; $1,684.00/bi-weekly.
• Social Worker 4 - $22.96/hourly; $1,836.80/bi-weekly
• Eligible for premium pay of one dollar ($2.00) per hour for hours worked.

**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.

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:

[email protected]

Central Louisiana Human Services District

5411 Coliseum Blvd.

Alexandria, La 71303

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

CLHSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All prospective new hires will be subjected to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.

All prospective new hires are required to pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

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