What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER 6-B position at State of Louisiana?
Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting our communities while helping youth build safer, healthier, and more successful futures. We are excited to welcome a compassionate and highly skilled Social Worker 6-B to provide advanced clinical services to youth in our care.
In this impactful role, you will deliver therapeutic interventions, lead case management efforts, and coordinate individualized treatment plans within a secure care or residential setting. Your clinical expertise will directly support healing, stability, and long-term success for youth who need it most.
We’re looking for a clinician with strong judgment, a trauma-informed approach, and a deep commitment to rehabilitation and positive youth development. If you’re motivated by purpose and ready to make a meaningful difference, this role offers the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities.
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:A master's degree in social work followed by five years of social services experience.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Provide direct therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family counseling
Collaborate with facility staff, families, and external agencies to support youth development
Monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews
Maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation
Ensure compliance with ethical standards and agency policies
Assist with crisis intervention and behavioral support as needed
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
Salary : $4,876 - $8,788