SOCIAL WORKER 3 OR 4 - LEESVILLE

Salary : $3,720.00 - $6,703.00 Monthly
Location : Leesville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 222053
Department: LDH- Central Louisiana Human Services District
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
Vision: The vision of the Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD) is to ensure access to care for all individuals within its catchment area-Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn Parishes-who are in need of behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder) and developmental disabilities programs and services.

Mission : The mission of CLHSD is to increase public awareness of behavioral health and developmental disability needs and to provide individuals with access to integrated, community-based services. CLHSD promotes wellness, recovery, and independence through education and by offering a broad range of programmatic and community resources that support informed choice and personal growth.

Philosophy : CLHSD believes that all persons served have the right to comprehensive, integrated, person-centered health care that meets their individual needs and supports the best possible outcomes in recovery.


CLHSD provides and contracts for services that respect the cultural and social diversity of its consumers and are responsive to the needs of individuals, families, and communities.


CLHSD further affirms that helping young children and their parents manage difficulties early in life can prevent or reduce the development of disorders. Early intervention and prevention strategies minimize the risk of illness and reduce long-term treatment costs. The preferred treatment environment for CLHSD is community-based.

We are seeking a Social Worker 3 or 4 to be the first point of medical contact, creating a welcoming environment while completing health screenings and medical histories. 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 Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:

A master's degree in social work followed by two 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:

• Provides direct clinical services to patients and their families.
• Maintain a caseload.
• Conducts brief psychosocial evaluations.
• Maintain clinical records of caseloads.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probation Appointment.

Location: Behavioral Health Clinic/Caring Choices Clinic-Leesville.


Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 6:30 pm.
Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Social Worker 3 or 4 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation: Eligible for premium pay of up to two dollars ($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:

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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.
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:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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Please select which licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners you possess:

• Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• None of the above

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Please enter your license number, original issue date, and next renewal date below.If you selected 'None of the above,' please enter N/A.***NOTE***ORIGINAL issue date must be provided (NOT most recent renewal) as your experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your license.
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