SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, OR 3

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services RAYBURN CORRECTIONAL CENTER Angie, LA This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $19.88 per hour. There is Premium Pay for this position: 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.

Provides individual and group therapy in compliance with the established treatment plans, as well as facilitating specialized groups as assigned to assist offenders in making realistic and adequate discharge plans by identifying and exploring available resources, as well as necessary skills and psychological factors related to re-entry into society.

Interviews offenders in order to develop a thorough bio-psycho-social assessment; in which problems or needs are identified, adjustment difficulties are addressed, and strengths and deficits will be identified and addressed.

Maintains appropriate documentation in inmate's medical records, charting and reviewing treatment provided, progress of each case, and recommendations made, utilizing consultation as needed and making appropriate referrals to other departments as appropriate. Maintains statistics on number of offenders seen and coding of those offenders.

Assesses offenders to determine the potential for self-mutilation or injury, and/or suicide; orders appropriate management instructions utilizing Suicide Watches or Mental Health observations when appropriate and monitors progress of those offenders while providing individual counseling.

The opportunity to provide needed services to a specific demographic in a unique setting while working with a diverse group of skilled professional Mental Health, Medical, Security and Non-Security staff.

3 skills/attributes would make an employee competent in this job:

• Attention to detail and maintain awareness of surroundings
• Ability to enforce the Policies and Procedures of the Department of Corrections and Rayburn Correctional Center
• Ability to provide Mental Health services in a strict environment

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license is needed Individual and Group Therapy Supervise and Coordinate Self-Help Treatment Programing Performs individual interventions with clients experiencing crisis. The incumbent of this position would work with other professional Social Workers, Social Service Counselors and security/non-security staff.

Exams and License Requirements No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered. SALARY DEPENDS ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Social Worker 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Social Worker 3 is $78,790.00 annually. 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. REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. 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 employment, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in 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. 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. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. This is a 24 hour facility. Applicants may be required to work shift work

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:

Linda Brockhaus Human Resources Department View email address on click.appcast.io Ph: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io