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

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

Salary

$3,250.00 - $5,855.00 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

223251

Department

LDH- Central Louisiana Human Services District

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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.

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:

• 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 Districts 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 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:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Shawanda.Gordon@clahsd.org

Central Louisiana Human Services District

5411 Coliseum Blvd.

Alexandria, La 71303

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

CLHSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All prospective new hires will be subjected to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-Verify system.

All prospective new hires are required to pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Do you possess a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW) licensure?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered YES to the question above, please list the license TYPE, license NUMBER, issuing STATE, and the EXPIRATION date.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm