SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, 3, 4

About This Job

Why work for CAHS?

• Vision: CAHS excels at making lives better.
• Mission: To deliver caring and responsive services, leading to a better tomorrow.
• Philosophy: CAHS commits to the philosophy that all individuals are valuable members of the community. CAHS exists to help each person(s) served live productively in the location and environment of their choosing and abilities. CAHS staff work as a unified team to provide services and supports that help the person(s) served succeed in work, school, life, and other endeavors they pursue.

Join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health Social Workers in our School-Based Services Division and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, adolescents, and families throughout our district. We are seeking a compassionate, professional, and motivated individual to provide essential behavioral health support and services to students and their families. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships, promote emotional well-being, and help individuals overcome challenges that affect their success at school, home, and in the community. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated behavioral health professional who is passionate about serving others and committed to making a lasting difference. If you thrive in a supportive, mission-driven environment and are looking to advance your career while positively impacting the lives of those in need, we encourage you to apply.

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

Job Duties:

• Establish a caseload of 20-25 clients who are identified as those most in need of mental health services.
• Complete a psychosocial assessment aimed at identifying the special problems and needs manifested in specific high risk populations.
• Conducts intensive interviews by gathering a history of the problem behaviors from parents, teachers or other professionals in order to determine and implement the most effective type of psychosocial intervention.
• Conduct classroom observations as well as develop individualized treatment plans and services to address identified problems, needs and behavioral/emotional reactions of clients and families.
• Works with school personnel and teachers to design and implement behavior modification programs to improve performance and behavior of clients.
• Schedules and coordinates monthly appointments between guardian and mental health physician to provide psychiatric evaluation and/or medication management.
• Works with school personnel and teachers to design and implement behavior modification programs to improve performance and behavior of clients.
• Case coordination, including telephone contact and other correspondence with parents and other professionals, e.g. FINS, Pupil Appraisal, Probation Officer, OCS, hospitals, Police Mentor, Social Services Counselors, and Primary Care Physicians.
• Provide individual, group, or family therapy to clients weekly and according to the level of care. Continuously reassesses levels of care, levels of intervention, patient status, need for change in treatment strategies, and need for termination or referral of the case.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment.

Location: Capital Area Human Services District's School-Based Division (SB).

Work Schedule: 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday.

Career Progression: This position participates in a CPG and may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4 level at which the vacancy is filled be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance with this job series.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• The maximum salary for the Social Worker 4 is $86,070.00 annually.
• 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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Capital Area Human Services District

12301 Coursey Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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:

• Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
• 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 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 ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others