Social Worker 1-4

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana 

ELMHS is seeking a passionate Social Worker to deliver client-centered services, including assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and community resource coordination. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse populations facing mental health challenges, trauma, or crises.

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Develop an appropriate discharge and aftercare plan in cooperation with the patient 
• Document the discharge plan on the social assessments and the treatment plan and update it as needed. 
• Locate suitable Permanent Supportive Housing, placements in nursing, group, or licensed boarding homes for those patients unable to return home or require placement.
• Conduct goal-directed and supportive individual and group treatment with affected adult patients
• Document Active treatment summaries on each patient's chart, specifying the patient's progress towards treatment objectives and goals, and response to interventions and reason for continued stay using the BIRP documentation method.
• Collect and integrate social assessment information from patient, family, and other available resources into a complete social assessment within agency-delineated timelines.
• Participate in the development of the Master Treatment Plan using the S.M.A.R.T. method
• Participate in educational trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility, including but not limited to, CPR, CPI, and First Aid. 
• Maintain a current, valid, and unencumbered motor vehicle operator’s license. 

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:  Probational or Promotional

Career Progression:  This position may be filled as Social Worker 1 – Social Worker 4 based on experience 

Division: Within the Social Services Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Compensation: 

• This position has an SER of 
  • $23.75 an hour or $1900.00 bi-weekly for Social Worker 1
  • $25.42 an hour or $2033.60 bi-weekly for Social Worker 2
  • $27.20 an hour or $2176.00 bi-weekly for Social Worker 3
  • $29.10 an hour or $2328.00 bi-weekly for Social Worker 4
• This position is eligible for Longevity Pay starting at $2.00 Per Hour Physically Worked

This posting may be used to fill any Social Worker 1-4 vacancy within ELMHS.

How To Apply:

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. 

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore 

ELMHS HR

ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV

225-634-0680 

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  

Salary : $3,250 - $5,855