SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, 3, or 4 bei State of Louisiana, LA
State of Louisiana, LA · Baton Rouge, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Baton Rouge
About the Department
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 Social Workers and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. We are seeking a compassionate and professional individual 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.
Position Duties
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.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
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.
Works with school personnel and teachers to design and implement behavior modification programs to improve performance and behavior of clients.
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.
Provide individual, group, or family therapy to clients weekly and according to the 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.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment.
Career Progression: This position participates in a CPG and may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4 level at which the vacancy is filled be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance with this job series.
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.
Location: Capital Area Human Services District's School-Based Division (SB).
- 3 parishes: West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee
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:[email protected]
Capital Area Human Services District
12301 Coursey Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
