Social Worker 5-B
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Angola, NY - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections Services
LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY
Angola LA
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair professional and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity accountability and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety working in a correctional facility where professionalism resilience and teamwork are essential.
The Louisiana State Penitentiary is currently seeking a motivated and compassionate professional to serve as a Social Worker 5-B Mental Health an important position dedicated to supporting the mental health needs of individuals housed within the facility. This role plays a critical part in promoting stability rehabilitation and overall well-being within the correctional environment.
As Louisianas largest correctional institution Louisiana State Penitentiary depends on skilled professionals who are committed to providing quality services while working in a challenging and secure environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment professionalism and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support both institutional safety and the mental health needs of the inmate population.
In this role the incumbent will perform advanced professional social work duties involving the assessment evaluation and treatment of inmates with mental health needs. Responsibilities include providing case management conducting mental health assessments developing treatment plans and coordinating services with medical security and administrative staff to ensure appropriate care and compliance with departmental policies and standards. The Social Worker 5-B will also contribute to maintaining a safe structured and rehabilitative environment within the institution.Why work for DOC
- Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
- Growth:Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
- Benefits:DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan health insurance that is also available post retirement at least 10 paid holidays sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week a deferred compensation plan a flexible benefits plan alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC our facilities and our mission.
- Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
- 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:
Supervises and coordinates the various professional disciplines of the mental health department through administrative guidance.
Determines program requirements of personnel equipment and materials and supervises preparation of budget requests and expenditure of funds.
Provides clinical supervision to subordinate social workers and graduate interns as well as case consultation to all departmental clinical staff.
Develops implements and maintains medical rehabilitative and social service programs at LSP. Evaluates program effectiveness for quality of services provided.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:PROBATION or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
- Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
- An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
- This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment should a permanent position become available the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Compensation:This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $31.13 per hour.
This position also offers premium pay:A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each regular hour worked based on years of service with DOC in addition to regular pay.
Other Important Information:
- IMPORTANT:In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employmentby answering YES to the PREA question.
- Any degree certificate special license or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
- This is a 24-hour facility.
- This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be acceptedin lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process should you be selected.
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The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Chassity Rheams
Human Resources Department
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Required Experience:
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