Social Worker 4 - Therapist/Counselor - HCBS-PSH
Social Worker 4 - Therapist/Counselor - HCBS-PSH
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USD 3904 - 7025
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EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER
We believe that our individual differences are our strength and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.
Ouragencysvision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends relatives and neighbors regardless ofbehavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward intorecovery by providing personcentered servicesto adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders developmental disabilities and/or mental health.
To learn more about our agency pleaseVisit our website
Potential Benefits:
Some of our facilities are approved HRSA/NHSC sites. Staff in specific positionsat approved sitesmay beeligibleto apply for certain student loan relief programs which may also include those through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Educational opportunities made available to staff.
Paid holidaysfor eligible staff. This includesup to 10statutory holidays as well as additional holidays as declared by the governor.
Earned Annual(personal)AND Sick Leavefor eligible staff.Leave isaccumulated and balances roll over each year.
Health Life and MiscellaneousInsurance Plansavailableforeligible staff with multiple options at varying costs.
Retirement Options for eligible staff.
For some positions clinical supervision related to licensure requirements may be provided by the appropriately licensed agency staff at no cost to the employee.
For more detailed information onsome of thesebenefits you may click on the Benefits tab located above.
This Social Worker 4 position is for a vacancy located in our Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Permanent Support Housing (PSH) section housed in Hammond Louisiana. This Social Worker position will provide services in the community and/or homes of families. Traveling throughout Tangipahoa St. Helena St. Tammany Livingston and Washington Parishes will be required.
Please see the Examples of Work below for additional information for this position.
This position may be filled as a Probational Appointment or Job Appointment.Applicants may be asked to serve a probationary period of not less than 6 months and not more than 24 months.Below is a list of the pay range for the position.NOTE: The following rates are Special Entrance Rates (SER) established for this agency in this job title:
- Social Worker 4: $24.35/hour minimum $40.53/hour maximum
For additional information about this vacancy contact:Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title andNOTthe maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.No Civil Service test scoreis requiredin order tobe 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.*ResumesWILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected ifincomplete.*
Emily Barthelemy HR Analyst
Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
835 Pride Drive Suite BHammond Louisiana 70401Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:
A masters degree in social work followed by three years of social services experience.Job Specification
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To serve as a licensed Clinical Social Worker and to provide independent assessment implementation as case manager of treatment plans and independent counseling with a minimum of supervision with a concentration on clients or offenders with specialized/atypical cases.LEVEL OF WORK:
AdvancedSUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad review from a higherlevel social worker facility manager or administrator.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide functional supervision over lowerlevel social workers and professionals in other disciplines.JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from the Social Worker 3 by the presence of licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Differs from the Social Worker 5A by the absence of responsibility of serving as sole social worker of a facility having full managerial responsibility over a facilitys social services program.
Differs from the Social Worker 5B by the absence of direct supervisory responsibilities.Job Duties and Other Information
This Social Worker provides clinical behavioral health assessments social services counselor components and supportive services to the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Program. The Home and Community Based Services program provides services to tenants in order to stabilize housing within the Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (FPHSA) service area. This area includes 5 parishes: Livingston St. Helena St. Tammany Tangipahoa and Washington. The position manages a specialized caseload and provides direct services for those with a substantial longterm disability expected to be of longcontinued or indefinite durations which substantially impedes their ability to live independently without supports and is of such nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions. This includes individuals diagnosed with but not limited to: serious mental illnesses substance use disorder developmental disabilities physical cognitive or sensory disabilities or disabling chronic health conditions that qualifies them for Medicaidfunded or other funded supports and services operated by the LDH program offices for Behavioral Health Developmental Disabilities Public Health or Aging and Adult Services. These services include Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment Crisis Intervention Community Development Block Grant Only Supports Home and Community Based Support Services Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Ryan White Services. Most services are provided in community locations where the person lives works attends school and /or socializes. Extensive daily travel is required as services are provided in the community where the personserved lives works attends school and/or socializes. Due to the variety of demographical differences in persons served by HCBS clinical knowledge of children adolescents adults families mental health substance use disabilities and community is required.
Employment Type
Full Time
