Health Caseworker

Department: LDH-Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) is a Local Governing Entity created by the Louisiana Legislature in 1989. JPHSA is responsible for the management and operation of behavioral health and developmental disability services in Jefferson Parish. JPHSA provides fully integrated primary and behavioral healthcare services through its JeffCare program
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) Behavioral Health Community Services (BHCS) division provides a continuum of community-based behavioral health and support programs to assist individuals in their recovery from mental illness and/or addictive disorders. Functional Family Therapy (FFT and FFT-CW) (includes Child Welfare adaptation), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and/or Community Psychiatric Support & Treatment (CPST) are evidence-based and/or best practice therapy programs that provide services to youth and their families and adults in the Jefferson Parish adult justice system, juvenile justice system, child welfare system, or a combination of various systems, are at risk for out-of-home placement or further involvement in the system, and/or are at risk for dual involvement in multiple systems. The Social Worker provides therapy services to clients presenting to the Behavioral Health Community Services Division of Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA).
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.
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.

Service plans are signed by the individual served and the guardian if the service recipient is a minor
Provides therapeutic services to client consistent with the therapy model. Provides therapeutic interventions to the individuals served and families in the community, and outside of the typical 9-5 hour workday, as consistent involvement from family members is essential to the models. Maintains compliance with ethical standards and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations regarding confidentiality, as defined by licensure, law and JPHSA policy
Travels to homes and/or other locations in the community to provide services in a fashion consistent with the model. May transport individuals served in agency vehicles. Maintains compliance with JPHSA's Driver Safety Program Policy; Individuals served cannot be transported in the incumbent's personal vehicle.
Flexible work hours that may be outside of the traditional 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, dependent on job duties.
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Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
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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)