Social Worker Jobs in Louisiana

Job Title: Social Worker 1 Company: State of Louisiana Location: Angola, LA Description: Job Title: Social Worker 1 Agency: DOC-Louisiana State Penitentiary Opening Date: Wed. 06/10/09 Closing Date/Time: Continuous State Salary Range: Depends on Qualifications Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: Angola, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work. NOTE: Graduate Social Worker certification is required for this job. An applicant has 120 days from the date of initial employment to take the Graduate Social Worker examination. Permanent status will not be granted without this certification; provisional GSW certification will not be accepted for granting this status. NOTE: The master's degree in social work must be from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, 1744 R Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20034.  Supplemental Information: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Social Worker 1,2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Social Worker 3 is $66,685.00. Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.  This position may be filled by either Probational appointment, Promotional appointment, or by Job Appointment. 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. . This is a 24 hour facility.  Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD 214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. For further information about this vacancy contact: La Toya Taylor Register to View Department of Corrections P.O. Box 94304 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To provide social work services. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Close from a higher-level social worker, facility administrator, or other higher-level professional. Supervision Exercised: None. 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 the various Social Service Counselors job series by the presence of therapeutic intervention, case management, and by the requirement for providing a written psycho-social history including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients and/or offenders. Differs from the Social Worker 2 by the absence of independence and more complex caseloads.  Examples of Work: Interview clients and client groups, offenders, and appropriate others to obtain extensive social, developmental, psychological, family, and educational background. Selects and recommends therapeutic intervention strategies and treatment approaches based on psychosocial assessment to an interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides social work component in an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team approach to diagnosis, planning, and treatment. Conducts individual and group counseling conjointly or under close supervision. Prepares psychosocial assessments, social summaries, and notations in the client's chart. Prepares correspondence with community agencies and serves as primary liaison person with all outside agencies such as courts, schools, foster care and legal authorities. Assesses the level of care and intervention, including discharge, reassignment, change of treatment strategies and techniques; communicates these findings to the interdisciplinary treatment team. Attends and participates in community health-related programs, in-services, continuing education, and maintains professional reading. Develops a working knowledge of correctional or community resources in order to recommend or refer offenders for special services. Provides psychosocial case management to individuals, groups, and families when this intervention is determined to be most appropriate.

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER 5-A Company: State of Louisiana Location: Baton Rouge, LA Description: Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER 5-A Agency: LA State Board-Nursing Opening Date: Mon. 03/08/10 Closing Date/Time: Mon. 03/15/10 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $17.44 - $36.70 hourly $3,023.00 - $6,361.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work followed by five years of professional social work experience, one year of which must have been at the advanced level or above. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Positions require either possession of Certification as a Graduate Social Worker (GSW) or Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). NOTE: The master's degree in social work must be from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, 1744 R Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20034.  Supplemental Information: 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. WE NO LONGER ACCEPT THE OLD SF10 APPLICATION FORM.   If you do not wish to submit an on-line application, you will need to print a copy of the new paper application form, complete and mail it to Staffing Division-Cheryl Venable, PO Box 94111, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111, or fax it to Cheryl Venable at Register to View .  Call Register to View for assistance with the application process. In addition the online application, please email the following documents to Register to View :  1) a cover letter that addresses how your qualifications satisfy this position's criteria, 2) three letters of professional references, and 3) a copy of your college transcript(s). This position is responsible for activities of the Board, primarily the monitoring department, which relate to impaired professionals, Recovering Nurse Program (RNP) and individuals in need of evaluation and threatment for chemical dependency or other mental conditions, which are consistent to the purposes of the Board of Nursing.  This position also:  assists with the coordination, management, and evaluation of individual treatment providers and treatment centers recognized by the Board; is responsible for the intake and evaluation of RNP participants during the acute phases of the RNP; serves as a resource to the public, governmental agencies and other interested parties relative to the RNP and related regulations of the Board.  Other responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: * Assessing a licensee's eligibility for the RNP; managing the individual's entry, treatment, and fitness to return to practice, serves as a resource to the Licensing Analyst regarding an individual's compliance with the program and fitness to practice. * Handles requests to be approved Treatment facilities/Individual Providers. * Conducts workshops/educational sessions as approved by  the Director of Monitoring for providers affiliated with the RNP. * Coordinates with Information Technology staff for the design and maintenance of data reports regarding treatment provider outcomes as it relates to relapse rates, length of treatment and drug of choice. For more information about this position, please contact Leigh Anne Faber by phone at Register to View   or email at Register to View    Job Concepts: Function of Work: To serve as sole social worker of a facility having full managerial responsibility over a facility's social services program. Level of Work: Program Manager. Supervision Received: Broad review from higher-level administrative staff. Supervision Exercised: None. 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 the Social Worker 5-B by the absence of supervisory responsibility. Differs from the Social Worker 6-A by the absence providing consultation on and coordinationof complex program areas involving policy and procedure development for a region or at theheadquarters 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 the Social Worker 6-B by the absence of supervisory responsibility over Social Workers 5-B.  Examples of Work: Serves as management participant on departmental committees and represents the social work programs on multidisciplinary committees. Acts as consultant on social work matters to other professionals, administrators, psychologists, occupational therapist, medical director, residential care and training directors. Assesses and evaluates social work program effectiveness through quality control activities and statistical analysis. Monitors outcomes of treatment interventions recommended by interdisciplinary teams and reviews cases through a formal quality assurance program to evaluate service accountability, record completeness, service outcome or need for further clinical review. Provides expert testimony and advocacy representation on behalf of clients in court cases. May provide LCSW supervision to candidates for professional social work certification. Provides psychosocial evaluation aimed at identifying the special problems and needs manifested in specific high risk populations, such as abused children and adults, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, neurological trauma or disease, acute and chronic psychiatric diagnoses, abusive parents, and offenders. Develops and implements complex individualized case management plans of service and social work treatment to address identified needs, problems, and behavioral/emotional reactions of patients and families. Provides consultation to interdisciplinary staff, other Social Service or Social Work Staff, and community agencies regarding the psychosocial aspects of service to assigned population. Prepares required social work reports such as assessments, case summaries, social histories and counseling reports, progress reports, discharge plans or summaries. Provides expert testimony and/or advocacy representation for clients in court cases. May conduct special projects related to assigned high-risk groups. May conduct group therapy sessions for the support, education, and problem resolution of assigned population.

Job Title: Social Worker - Masters Degree Req. Company: Location: Lake Charles, LA Description: JOB TITLE: Social Worker MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS: ??Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver; obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies. ??Participates in the development of an individual care plan/discharge plan with other members of the interdisciplinary care team; communicates with other team members. ??Reviews and updates the patient plan of care as often as necessary. ??Ensures that physician orders are present for all social services related functions. ??Participates in the quality improvement reviews and evaluations of social services. ??Determines psychosocial assessment of patient needs (social, psychological, financial, cultural and family situations) for patients/families. ??Completes spiritual assessment on patients/families, as necessary. ??Requests spiritual support of patients/families, as needed. ??Provides range of ongoing psychosocial services to patient/family unit throughout involvement, including referrals to community agencies, bereavement care, counseling and other supportive services, as indicated. ??Provides consultation to members of staff, patients/families, community agencies, and other persons or groups seeking guidance in an effort to solve the problems of patients/families, as permitted by confidentiality rules & regulations. ??Provides information regarding legal forms and options. ??Provides appropriate intervention for high-risk patients/families/survivors that are experiencing suicidal ideation. ??Communicates with hospitals, doctors, and other health care providers regarding existing and potential billing problems and coordinates efforts to resolve them. ??Develops and maintains close working relationship with long-term care facility staff. ??Is available for on-call. REQUIREMENTS: ??Applicant must have either a MSW or be supervised by a MSW. ??MSW or BSW degree from an accredited College on Social Work Education school of social work (State of Ohio only LSW required). Must meet the requirements of the state regulations. State licensure required. ??Social work experience in a healthcare setting. ??One (1) year?s experience in hospice, hospital or mental health setting is preferred. ??Knowledge of and ability to access community resources. ??Ability to work effectively as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Develops strong working relationships with each team member. ??Ability to actively work to obtain legal/funeral home information and update team. ??Able to establish effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families. ??Ability to work with facility staff to coordinate facility care team meeting and oversee billing. If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Register to View , or fax toll free Register to View or apply online at www.southerncareinc.com

Job Title: CABRINI - SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW) Company: Christus Santa Rosa Health Care Location: Alexandria, LA Description: The Case Manager facilitates clinically appropriate and fiscally responsible patient care through communication with the treating physician and all other members of the healthcare team, while incorporating Utilization Review/Discharge Planning interventions and working in close cooperation with hospital management. The Case Manager assesses and identifies the patient's physical and psychosocial needs and determines, in conjunction with established protocols and input from the treating physician, the health care services and venue of care appropriate for the patient. The Case Manager manages the patient's treatment prospectively through the admission process, concurrently through on-going case management while the patient is an inpatient in one or more venues of care and retrospectively through review of individual cases and identification of trends and patterns. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini's strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan.

Job Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST--SOCIAL SERVICES Company: State of Louisiana Location: Baton Rouge, LA Description: Job Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST--SOCIAL SERVICES Agency: DSS-Office of the Secretary Opening Date: Wed. 03/10/10 Closing Date/Time: Wed. 03/17/10 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $15.23 - $32.06 hourly $1,218.46 - $2,564.77 biweekly $2,640.00 - $5,557.00 monthly $31,680.00 - $66,684.00 annually Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Temporary-up to 36 months Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional level experience in business operations, economics, public health, public relations, research and evaluation, or in providing social services or health services. SUBSTITUTIONS: Eight years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree only. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree only, as follows: A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree. 15 to 29 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 30 to 44 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 45 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 60 to 74 semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 75 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for five years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for six years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of six years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 90 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree only. Graduate training with eighteen semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields will substitute for one year of the experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience: public health; counseling; social work; psychology; rehabilitation services; economics; business, public, or health administration. A Juris Doctorate will substitute for two years of the required experience. A master's degree in the above fields will substitute for two years of the required experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields will substitute for three years of the required experience. NOTES: Health services is defined as nursing service, ancillary services (radiology, medical laboratory, pharmacy, etc.) and medical services. Public health includes jobs such as sanitarian, public health engineer, and public health epidemiologist. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  Supplemental Information: Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 9700-Professional Supervisor in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy.  If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here. 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. For further information about this vacancy contact:  Rosemary G. Moses Department of Social Services OS/OMF/Human Resources 627 North 4th Street Baton Rouge, La. 70821 Register to View  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To coordinate a portion of a statewide program element in a specific service area. Level of Work: Advanced. Supervision Received: General from a Program Coordinator--Social Services or above. Supervision Exercised: Programmatic over field employees. Location of Work: Department of Social Services; and other social service entities as established by an approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum. Job Distinctions: Differs from Program Coordinator--Social Services by the absence of responsibility for coordinating a statewide program element.  Examples of Work: Coordinates a portion of a statewide program element in a specific service area for such services as client rights/protection, family support services and handicapped infant services. Participates in studies or special projects. Assist in revising rules, regulations and procedures to comply with changes in law or policy. Identifies needs for resources and training related to community-based services. Writes and submits grant proposals. Meets with professionals and others on matters regarding the program element. Trains agency personnel regarding procedures and policies. Maintains records, prepares reports and conducts correspondence relative to the program element assigned.

Job Title: Social Worker PRN Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: New Orleans, LA Description: Provides intensive counseling services and direction for complex social and emotional problems of patients and their families. Identifies and understands the emotional factors underlying a patients illness. Supervises or performs a variety of services, such as advising on social problems, arranging for discharge (discharge planning) or postoperative care at home or in institutions, placement of children in foster homes or adults in nursing homes, financial assistance to patients or families during illnesses, and alleviation of anxieties or fears concerning permanent disabilities, disfiguring illnesses, or uncertainty about the future. May assist manager in policy development, problem solving, recruitment and staff training. Assists with program development. May assist with assessment and referral of EAP participants. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Title: Social Worker, Msw (Rehab Therapy) Company: East Jefferson General Hospital Location: Metairie, LA Description: Title: Social Worker, Msw (Rehab Therapy) Job ID: 879620 Schedule: FT Shift: Day Hours: 40 hours per week Category: Professional/ Technical Description: M.S.W. from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Minimum of two (2) years of post Master's degree experience in a healthcare setting of familiar size and scope highly desirable. G.S.W. required and L.C.S.W. preferred. CPR Certification (Heartsavers Course). Education: see job description Certification: see job description Contact: ejhosp3 Post Date: 2010-03-05 00:00:00 http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/eastjeff_nola/job Register to View c7f.html

Job Title: Licensed Social Worker Company: Southerncare, Inc Location: Lake Charles, LA Description: Licensed Social WorkerLake Charles, LAMajor Job Functions:• Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice Medicaid, andMedicaid Waiver; obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfareagencies.• Participates in the development of an individual care plan/discharge plan with other members ofthe interdisciplinary care team; communicates with other team members.• Reviews and updates the patient plan of care as often as necessary.• Ensures that physician orders are present for all social services related functions.• Participates in the quality improvement reviews and evaluations of social services.• Determines psychosocial assessment of patient needs (social, psychological, financial, culturaland family situations) for patients/families.• Completes spiritual assessment on patients/families, as necessary.• Requests spiritual support of patients/families, as needed.• Provides range of ongoing psychosocial services to patient/family unit throughout involvement,including referrals to community agencies, bereavement care, counseling and other supportiveservices, as indicated.• Provides consultation to members of staff, patients/families, community agencies, and otherpersons or groups seeking guidance in an effort to solve the problems of patients/families, aspermitted by confidentiality rules & regulations.• Provides information regarding legal forms and options.• Provides appropriate intervention for high-risk patients/families/survivors that are experiencingsuicidal ideation.• Communicates with hospitals, doctors, and other health care providers regarding existing andpotential billing problems and coordinates efforts to resolve them.• Develops and maintains close working relationship with long-term care facility staff.• Is available for on-call.Requirements:• Applicant must have either a MSW or be supervised by a MSW.• MSW or BSW degree from an accredited College on Social Work Education school of socialwork (State of Ohio only LSW required). Must meet the requirements of the state regulations.State licensure required.• Social work experience in a healthcare setting.• One (1) year’s experience in hospice, hospital or mental health setting is preferred.• Knowledge of and ability to access community resources.• Ability to work effectively as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Develops strongworking relationships with each team member.• Ability to actively work to obtain legal/funeral home information and update team.• Able to establish effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.• Ability to work with facility staff to coordinate facility care team meeting and oversee billing.

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER* Company: Christus Santa Rosa Health Care Location: Lake Charles, LA Description: The Behavioral Health Social Worker is responsible for referrals for case management for medicaid patients, conducts individual assessments and provides counseling. Develops and updates treatment plans, assists in discharge planning and monitors treatment plans, groups and individual counseling, discharges and aftercare planning. This position requires coordination of the medical staff, nursing staff and other support services both within the hospital and through outside agencies.

Job Title: Social Worker Company: East Jefferson General Hospital Location: Metairie, LA Description: Title: Social Worker Job ID: 995721 Schedule: PT Shift: Day Hours: 20 hours per week. Category: Professional/ Technical Description: Utilizes advanced clinical psycho-social skills and knowledge in observation, evaluation, crisis intervention, group process, systems theory, interpersonal relationships and community networking/organization to reach desired results in more complex cases. Education: see job description Certification: see job description Contact: ejhosp3 Post Date: 2009-09-04 00:00:00 http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/eastjeff_nola/job08297a2ac0c602c.html