SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, 3, OR 4 - ALEXANDRIA - JOB APPOINTMENT

**Why work for CLHSD?** **Vision:** CLHSD excels at making lives better. **Mission**: to increase public awareness of and to provide access for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities. **Philosophy**: to integrate community-based services while promoting wellness, recovery, and independence through education and choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources. We’re seeking an **Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4** to provide direct clinical services to individuals, families, and groups using appropriate therapeutic modalities. **Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community.** 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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found [here.](https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=167660)Job Duties: - Provides direct clinical services to individuals, families, and groups using appropriate therapeutic modalities. - Offers case consultation to case managers and other agency providers regarding individual clients. - Conducts risk assessments and psychosocial evaluations on crisis cases; assists psychiatrists/medical providers in determining appropriate treatment or disposition. - Maintains compliance with federal and state regulatory standards, as well as CLHSD policies and procedures. - Participates in the Quality Assurance (QA) process to ensure all standards are met. Assists in the implementation and ensures ongoing compliance with CARF standards. - Administers Child and Adolescent Functional Analysis Screen for Flexible Family Fund Program. (ACT 378) - Develops Safety Plans on Adult Behavioral Health clients as needed - Coordinates and manages orientation and aftercare for clients recently discharged from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and referred to the clinic for services. - Completes required initial paperwork for new clients. Prepares discharge summaries and completes chart closures in the electronic health record system. - Participates in clinic-wide or regional committees, planning, and management teams as directed by the Adult Services Position-Specific Details: **Appointment Type:** This position may be filled by job appointment. **Career Progression:** This position may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, or 3. **Location:** This vacancy is located at the Central Louisiana Human Services District's Caring Choices Clinic. **Compensation:** This position offers the below starting rates for each level: - **Social Worker 1 -** $18.38/hourly; $1,470.40/bi-weekly. - **Social Worker 2 -** $19.67/hourly; $1,573.60/bi-weekly. - **Social Worker 3 -** $21.05/hourly; $1,684.00/bi-weekly. - Eligible for premium pay of one dollar ($2.00) per hour for hours worked. **\*\*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. 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 t…