Social Worker, Mental Health

Overview

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a Social Worker 4 to lead the development and implementation of advanced, individualized case management and treatment plans. In this role, you'll work closely with individuals and families to address complex needs, challenges, and emotional or behavioral concerns, helping them navigate toward healthier, more stable lives. Be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities.

• Works with a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health (mental health and substance use) treatment. Utilizes community resources and referrals to a care manager and provides psychiatric assistance to consumers with a behavioral health diagnosis.
• Provides ongoing therapy, including crisis intervention, to individuals and families in one-on-one and/or group treatment.
• Plans, prioritizes, and manages clinical treatment services for complex behavioral health cases, including initial biopsychosocial assessments, annual reassessments, ASIs, and all assigned screening tools in accordance with NEDHSA policy.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for consumers receiving services related to a behavioral health diagnosis, in accordance with LDH guidelines.
• Attends in-service trainings for staff, completes required trainings promptly, and assists with data collection for the TOMS and QOC surveys as assigned.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty

Location: Monroe Behavioral Health Clinic

Compensation: NEDHSA is a designated NHSC site. Clinicians at NHSC-approved sites may apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to repay student loans.

• 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC may provide up to $50,000 for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice (minimum 40 hours per week, for at least 45 weeks per year).

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application. Status messages are available under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support eligibility 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.

Contact Information:

Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA
Human Resources Director A
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
2513 Ferrand Street
Monroe, LA 71201
Phone:  (office)

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