Social Worker 1/2/3/4
Social Worker 1/2/3/4
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$ 3186 - 5734
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Job Description
About this Job
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal HSA) exists so that citizens with mental health addictions and developmental challenges residing in the parishes of Allen Beauregard Calcasieu Cameron and Jefferson Davis are empowered and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying hopeful and contributing life.
Were looking for a Social Worker to join our Behavioral Health Division.Our Behavioral Health Services division provides comprehensive and coordinated outpatient services to individuals with mental illness and/or an addictive disorder (alcohol drugs gambling) for both adults and children.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Certified Social Worker (CSW) plus:
A masters 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.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role you will:- Provide individual family and group counseling/therapy to children adolescents and adults with mental health and substance use disorders based on individualized treatment plans.
- Use evidenced based practices and an integrated treatment models to treat/counsel individuals served toward achieving their identified goals.
- Serve as a liaison and coordinator between the individual served their family and other agencies/providers.
- Conduct comprehensive psycho-social assessments which result in accurate diagnoses and functional/interpretive summaries
- Develop appropriate in-depth individualized time-oriented goals and objectives during the treatment planning process and create safety plans for those at greater risk of harm.
- Determine situational and/or supportive counseling/therapy needs and identify the strengths and vulnerabilities of the individuals served which may have clinical significance in the therapeutic intervention.
- Collaborate with the treating psychiatric provider and multi-disciplinary team to facilitate care.
- Provide crisis screening assessment and intervention to individuals who are at an increased risk of harm. This includes collaboration with the psychiatrist or other prescribing provider and the family with linkage to higher-level care such as hospital emergency departments inpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities or other social/community services.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Job Appointment or Probational
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Leigh Conway
HR Director - ImCal HSA
Employment Type
Unclear
