Louisiana

SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, 3, or 4


Pay$3186.00 - $5734.00 / month
LocationBaton Rouge/Louisiana
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 5001622

      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 the 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.


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

      A master's degree in social work.

      NOTE:
      Permanent status will not be granted in this job title without LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana; Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential will not be accepted for granting permanent status.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties:
      • Provide individual, group or family therapy to clients weekly and according to level of care. Continuously reassesses levels of care, levels of intervention, patient status, need for change in treatment strategies and need for termination or referral of the case.

      • Case coordination including telephone contact and other correspondence with parents and other professionals e.g. FINS, Pupil Appraisal, Probation Officer, OCS, hospitals, Police Mentor, Social Services Counselors and Primary Care Physicians.

      • Works with school personnel and teachers to design and implement behavior modification programs to improve performance and behavior of clients.


      • Establish a caseload of 20-25 clients, who are identified as those most in need of mental health services.


      • Complete a psychosocial assessment aimed at identifying the special problems and needs manifested in specific high risk populations.


      • Conducts intensive interviews by gathering a history of the problem behaviors from parents, teachers or other professionals in order to determine and implement the most effective type of psychosocial intervention.


      • Conduct classroom observations as well as develop individualized treatment plans and services to address identified problems, needs and behavioral/emotional reactions of clients and families.


      • Works with school personnel and teachers to design and implement behavior modification programs to improve performance and behavior of clients.


      • Schedules and coordinates monthly appointments between guardian and mental health physician to provide psychiatric evaluation and/or medication management.



      Position-Specific Details:

      Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment

      Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4.

      Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

      Location: Capital Area Human Services District's School Based (SB) Division.

      Compensation: The minimum salary for this position is as follows:

      • Social Worker 1: $18.38/hourly; $1,470.40/bi-weekly
      • Social Worker 2: $19.67/hourly; $1,573.60/bi-weekly
      • Social Worker 3: $21.05/hourly; $1,684.00/bi-weekly
      • Social Worker 4: $22.52/hourly; $1,801.60/bi-weekly

      **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
  • About the company

      Louisiana (/luˌiːziˈænə/, /ˌluːzi-/) or La Louisiane is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States.

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