Caseworker (Full Time)

Social Worker 4
Social Worker 4
LDH-Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY MISSION:

Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help them realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility.
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a Social Worker 4 to lead the development and implementation of advanced, individualized case management and treatment plans. In this vital role, you'll work closely with individuals and families to address complex needs, challenges, and emotional or behavioral concerns, helping them navigate toward healthier, more stable lives.
Be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities.
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:
A master's degree in social work followed by three years of social services experience.
Works with a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health (mental health and substance use) treatment. To do this, the selected individual must utilize available community resources and/or referrals to a care manager and provide psychiatric assistance to consumers who have a behavioral health diagnosis.
Provides ongoing therapy, including crisis intervention, to individuals and families in one-on-one and/or group treatment.
Plans, prioritizes, and manages clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases. This includes completion of initial biopsychosocial assessments, annual reassessments, ASIs, and all assigned screening tools in accordance with NEDHSA policy.
Develops and implements treatment plans for consumers receiving services related to a behavioral health diagnosis, in accordance with LDH guidelines.
Attends in-service trainings for staff, completes required trainings promptly, and assists with the collection of data for the TOMS and QOC surveys, as assigned.
Location: Ruston Integrated Care Clinic
NEDHSA is a designated approved National He alth Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.
~2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.

(Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.)
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. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
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Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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Do you possess Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners?
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