Social Worker 5BPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4684109) ApplySocial Worker 5BSalary $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 MonthlyLocation Shreveport, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob Number200905 NLHSD SW5B SH 10062024DepartmentLDH- Northwest Louisiana Human Services DistrictOpening Date10/07/2024Closing Date10/20/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationNLHSD.ORGThe Northwest Louisiana Human Services District was formed to provide local governance and direction for behavioral health and developmental disability services for individuals residing in the nine parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster. This position will be with the NW LA Human Services District - Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic located at 1310 N Hearne Ave. This site is NHSC (National Health Service Corps) approved. Qualifying Social Workers may be eligible to participate in the Loan Repayment Program. The incumbent provides Recovery and Resiliency focused clinical and administrative supervision of behavioral health staff within a service delivery program in the clinic. Reviews cases to assist and guide behavioral health staff in the development of skills. Incumbent will also provide behavioral health services including assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, individual and group therapy to a highly complex caseload. 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 . The District also has Premium Pay policy that allows us to pay additional amount for actual hours worked for those who have:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- $2.00 per hour premium pay for hours worked. 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including, but not limited, to:
Failure to fullycomplete the education and work experience sections of the application; (Please note for the education section that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the # of semesters you completed)
Submission of a resume in lieu of the online application. Information on the resume will not substitute and must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered. You must describe your duties as you will not be qualified based on job title alone. A resume upload will NOTpopulate your information into your application.
Failure to list completelicense information (if applicable to the job position).
Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. For further information about this vacancy contact: NW LA Human Services District Human Resources 1310 N Hearne Ave Shreveport, LA 71107 318-676-5111 Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work followed by four years of professional level social services experience.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Positions require possession of Licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work ExaminersNOTE:The master's degree in social work must be from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:To provide direct-line supervision of subordinate social workers and/or other professional social services counselors for a service delivery program within a facility or region.Level of Work:Supervisor.Supervision Received:Broad review from a higher-level social worker or facility administrator.Supervision Exercised:Direct-line over subordinate social workers and/or other professional social service counselors.Location of Work:Department of Health and Hospitals; LSU-Health Sciences Centers, Acute Care Hospitals, Medical Schools; Veterans Affairs; Department of Corrections.Job Distinctions:Differs from lower-level social workers and the Social Worker 5-A by the presence of supervisory responsibilities.Differs from the Social Worker 6-A by the absence of providing consultation on and coordination of complex program areas involving policy and procedure development for a region or at the headquarters office in order to assure the provision of quality services is in keeping with recognized standards for the protection of clients that are being served by contract programs.Differs from Social Worker 6-B by the absence of administrative, programmatic, and managerial responsibilities including direct-line supervision of subordinate Social Worker 5-B.Examples of WorkProvides professional clinical supervision through review of cases to assist and guide subordinate social service staff in the use of social work methodologies and in developing skills in work with families, client groups, offenders, and especially with atypical and complex patients. Determines work assignments, coordinates work flow and duty assignments, and evaluates work performance of subordinate social service staff. Plans, organizes and implements various social work services. Coordinates the activities of the program with other units and agencies. Develops goals, program plans, policies/procedures, determines staffing and resource needs for a social work unit. Provides or arranges for training and development activities for subordinates. May provide LCSW supervision to candidates for professional social work certification. Provides expert testimony and advocacy representation on behalf of clients in court cases. May provide limited direct casework services to a select group of highly complex cases. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Have you ever worked for the State of Louisiana? Please make sure work history reflects this experience.
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Do you possess licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or Louisiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list which licensure you have (LMSW, LCSW), your license number, original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered no, please enter N/A. NOTE: Failure to provide ALL requested information may result in your application being considered incomplete and you will not meet minimum qualifications.
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How many years of professional level social services experience do you have since receiving your Masters in Social Work? Please make sure your work history reflects all experience.
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At least 2 years but less than 3 years
At least 3 years but less than 4 years
At least 4 years but less than 5 years
At least 5 years but less than 6 years
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