Social Worker 5-B
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Job Location:
Pineville, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4177 - 7518
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
CLSH MISSION:Strive to provide quality person-centered care with a focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.
CLSH VISION:Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible
CLSH VALUES I CARE:Integrity Compassion Accountability Respect and Excellence
Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Social Services as a/an Social Worker 5-B who provides direct-line supervision of subordinate social workers and/or other professional social services counselors for a service delivery program within a facility or region.
The Social Worker 5-B plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSHs values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to ensure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:
A masters degree in social work followed by four years of social services experience.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:
Provide clinical supervision of social service staff that perform duties including but not limited to psychosocial assessment treatment planning individual family and group counseling and discharge planning.
Provide supervision to ensure all work activities are within The Joint Commission (TJC) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines.
Coordinate social work services as indicated with other disciplines and agencies. Determine work assignments of staff ensuring adequate social service coverage is provided.
Interview patients family members collateral sources and obtain and review all available records to formulate comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
Prepare annual updated psychosocial assessments utilizing the same process.
Share and utilize information obtained in assessments as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team in developing implementing and revising individualized treatment plans.
Complete case reviews of risk factors.
Provide individual and family counseling and education.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Demotion
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday.
Compensation: The Social Worker 5-B position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2490.40 bi-weekly. This position is eligible for longevity pay starting at $2.00 per hour.
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 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:
Brandon Luneau
Central Louisiana State Hospital
6250 Esler Field Road Pineville LA 71360
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
