Social Worker, Mental Health

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, LA

This position may be filled as a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government.

The position may be filled as:

• DETAIL
  :
  The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT
  :
  This position may be filled by temporary job appointment.
• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT
  :
  Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level:

• Social Worker 1 has an SER of $23.75 per hour.
• Social Worker 2 has an SER of $25.42 per hour.
• Social Worker 3 has an SER of $27.20 per hour.
• Social Worker 4 has an SER of $29.10 per hour.

There is Premium Pay for this position: a rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture
  : DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs.
• Growth
  :
  Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits
  : DOC offers a generous benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan and health insurance.

Exams and License Requirements
:

• No Civil Service Test Score is required.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

SALARY DEPENDS ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE
:
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3, or 4, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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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.

FUNCTION OF WORK
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To provide social work services, including therapeutic intervention, case management, and written psycho-social history, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients and/or offenders.

HOW TO APPLY
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Click on the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application. Review your application to ensure it is current and complete.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.