Social Worker, Mental Health

Office of Juvenile Justice Swanson Center for Youth at Monroe

4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law‑abiding citizens. We are seeking a highly experienced and compassionate Social Worker 7 to lead and coordinate advanced clinical services for youth in custody. This senior‑level role involves providing expert therapeutic interventions, supervising clinical staff, and shaping treatment strategies that support rehabilitation and reintegration.

The ideal candidate will bring deep clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to trauma‑informed care.

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.

NOTE:

Your social work/social services experience must have been earned AFTER your graduation date for your Master’s in Social Work to be credited towards the five‑year experience requirement.

• Provide advanced clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for youth.

• Supervise and mentor lower‑level social workers and interns.

• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.

• Coordinate with facility staff, families, and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.

• Deliver direct therapeutic services including crisis intervention, counseling, and behavioral support.

• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust strategies as needed.

• Ensure compliance with state regulations, ethical standards, and agency policies.

• Serve as a clinical resource for staff training and development.

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time, Probational.

The incumbent will have full managerial responsibility over the social service program for Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe.

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 will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

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.

* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in the place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be marked as not meeting minimum qualifications if incomplete or if the job duties are written in a general or vague manner*.

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.

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.

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.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
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