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SOCIAL WORKER 2, 3, or 4

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State of Louisiana offers a classified position with a salary range of $3,410.00 to $6,136.00 monthly. This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA, and the job number is 25-001-CONT-BRBH-ADM. The department is LDH-Capital Area Human Services District, and the closing date is continuous. About This Job CAHS excels at making lives better. The mission is to deliver caring and responsive services, leading to a better tomorrow. CAHS commits to the philosophy that all individuals are valuable members of the community, helping each person served live productively in the location and environment of their choosing and abilities. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus a master's degree in social work followed by one year of social services experience. Job Specification The job specifications for this role can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job duties include managing a large, complex caseload of clients, providing specialized individual, group or family therapy, completing psychosocial assessments, managing complex situations, and providing timely documentation of contacts within the client chart. This position may be filled as a temporary job appointment not to exceed 48 months or a probational appointment. The vacancy is located at Baton Rouge Behavioral Health's Admission Department. Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or Louisiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure is required. Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Social Worker 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of education and experience. The pay grades are as follows: Social Worker 2 ($19.67/hourly), Social Worker 3 ($21.05/hourly), and Social Worker 4 ($22.52/hourly). The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make over their career in this title/level, not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. To apply, review your application to ensure it is current. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. For further information about this vacancy, contact Thrinacia.Jenkins2@la.gov at Capital Area Human Services District, 7389 Florida Blvd, Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Louisiana State Government offers competitive pay, benefits, and professional development. Benefits include insurance coverage, parental leave, paid holidays, and retirement options.