Social Worker, Mental Health

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of social services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home
,where you'll step into a role as a Social Worker 2 employee that combines social service and excellence with genuine care for those who served. This position serves as a Case Manager for skilled and intermediate care for Medicare veterans. You will assist veterans and their family members through admissions and financial affairs, as well as assisting the Social Service staff.

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 one year of social services experience.

Official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Serves as Case Manager for medically complex, intermediate and skilled care including Medicare veteran units with a caseload of veterans with multiple psychiatric, substance abuse, behavioral and medical problems. Resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
• May escort and assist veterans to medical and other appointments.
• Responsible for admissions protocol involving financial affairs, medical records and placement on their assigned units and assist other Social Service staff.
• Investigates and reports resident complaints and incidents, recommending corrective actions and collaborating with Supervisor.
• Updating veterans face sheet, represents department ay monthly Residents meetings.

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation:Based on experience

Premium Pay
: $2.00/HR - Worked Hours Only

Work Schedule:Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

No Civil Service testscores 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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

CATHY W. SULLIVAN

HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.