Social Worker, Mental Health

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

RAYMOND LABORDE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Cottonport, LA

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT

or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE

OF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)

SALARY DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS

This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level

Social Worker 1 has an SER of $19.88 per hour

Social Worker 2 has an SER of $21.27 per hour

Social Worker 3 has an SER of $22.76 per hour

There is ‘Premium Pay’ for this position: A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

This 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. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT
  :
  Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.

• Culture
  :
  
  DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth
  :
  
  Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits
  :
  
  DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc.
  
  Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

• Exams and License Requirements

• No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

SALARY DEPENDS ON LEVEL EXPERIENCE

• As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Social Worker 1, Social Worker 2 or Social Worker 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
• The maximum salary for the Social Worker 3 is $78,790.
• 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.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Lauren Harmason

Raymond Laborde Correctional Center

Human Resources Department

Lauren.

Harmason

Ph:

Fax:

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. Permanent status will not be granted in this job title without LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana;
Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential will not be accepted for granting permanent status.

Permanent status will not be granted in this job title without LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana;
Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential will not be accepted for granting permanent status.

To provide social work services.

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