Caseworker (Full Time)

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 the choosing and abilities. CAHS staff works as a unified team to provide services and supports that helps person(s) served succeed in work, school, life, and other endeavors they purse.

CAHS is seeking a dedicated Social Service Counselor to join the Admissions Department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in facilitating access to mental health services by conducting initial client screenings, coordinating admissions and referrals, scheduling aftercare appointments, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting clients throughout the intake and admissions process.

This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing compassionate, client centered care. If you are driven by purpose, committed to excellence, and passionate about helping others, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrating Accountability: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.

Focusing on Customers: Understands customer needs, communicates clearly, and delivers timely, reliable service.

Making Accurate Judgments: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.

Thinking Critically: Analyzes key info, weighs evidence, and draws logical, well-supported conclusions from credible sources.

Three years of social services experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling or prevention services will require certification or eligibility for certification issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties:

Job Duties:

Conduct brief screenings of walk-in clients and make appropriate referrals based on identified needs.

Assist clients with completing intake, consent, and other required documentation.

Schedule aftercare appointments and follow up with clients to support continuity of care.

Complete and maintain aftercare tracking forms and related documentation.

Document all client interactions, services provided, and activities performed in the electronic health record.

Prepare and submit pre-authorization requests for services.

Compile, track, and document block grant and program related data.

Create new client records and reopen existing client records.

Maintain and update Releases of Information and ensure all required documents are uploaded to client charts.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Job or Probational Appointment

Location: Capital Area Human Services District's Baton Rouge Behavioral Health Clinic

Work Schedule: 9 hours per day Monday - Thursday, 4 hours on Friday

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Social Service Counselor 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s)

The maximum annual salary for the Social Service Counselor is $65, 666.

Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities page” for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level.

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.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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