Social Worker 4

About the Department

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a Social Worker 4 to lead the development and implementation of advanced, individualized case management and treatment plans. In this vital role, you'll work closely with individuals and families to address complex needs, challenges, and emotional or behavioral concerns, helping them navigate toward healthier, more stable lives.

Be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities.

Position Duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:

A master's degree in social work followed by three 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:

• Works with a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health (mental health and substance use) treatment. To do this, the selected individual must utilize available community resources and/or referrals to a care manager and provide psychiatric assistance to consumers who have a behavioral health diagnosis.
• Provides ongoing therapy, including crisis intervention, to individuals and families in one-on-one and/or group treatment.  
• Plans, prioritizes, and manages clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases. This includes completion of initial biopsychosocial assessments, annual reassessments, ASIs, and all assigned screening tools in accordance with NEDHSA policy. 
• Develops and implements treatment plans for consumers receiving services related to a behavioral health diagnosis, in accordance with LDH guidelines. 
• Attends in-service trainings for staff, completes required trainings promptly, and assists with the collection of data for the TOMS and QOC surveys, as assigned. 

Appointment Type:   Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.

• 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

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