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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service SOCIAL WORKER 1-4 in Pineville, Louisiana
SOCIAL WORKER 1-4
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SOCIAL WORKER 1-4
Salary
$3,250.00 - $5,855.00 Monthly
Location
Pineville, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
CLSH-2026-33
Department
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date
04/17/2026
Closing Date
4/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.
CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible
CLSH VALUES “I CARE”: Integrity,Compassion,Accountability,Respect, andExcellence
Central Louisiana State Hospitallocated inPineville, Louisianais seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Social Services Department as aSocial Worker 1-4who provides social work services.
TheSocial Worker 1-4plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW) plus:
A master's degree in social work.
NOTE:
Permanent status will not be granted in this job title without LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana; Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential will not be accepted for granting permanent status.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Under licensed supervision, this position provides social work services to the Adaptive Behavior Service, a treatment program which
serves adults with a variety of chronic and acute psychiatric disorders.
Interview and provide support for clients, family members, collateral sources, and obtain and review all available records to formulate comprehensive
psychosocial assessments, and psychoeducational group counseling.
Prepare annual updated psychosocial assessments, individualized, treatment plans, referral packets, and case reviews of risk factors.
Coordinate the discharge planning process and continuity of care with the treatment team and various community agencies and resources such as
Continuity of Care Coordinators, mental health centers, group homes, nursing homes, OCDD facilities, Social Security, and others.
Participate in project teams, service meetings, and department Improving Organization Performance (IOP) and department Competency/Proficiency
processes through attendance and input at meetings and monitoring of charts for peer review.
Accept and perform additional duties not listed in job description but necessary for the smooth operation of this facility. Adhere to applicable hospital, LOH, OBH and Civil Service policies, procedures, and rules.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression:This position may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, 3 or 4.Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: This position is eligible for longevity pay starting at $2.00 per hour. The Social Worker position has a BI-WEEKLYSpecial Entrance Rate (SER)of:
Social Worker 1- $1,900.00
Social Worker 2- $2,033.60
Social Worker 3- $2,176.00
Social Worker 4- $2,328.00
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.
Contact Information:
Kelcie Cox
Central Louisiana State Hospital
6250 Esler Field Road, Pineville, LA 71360
Kelcie.Cox@LA.GOV
318-484-6333
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Please select which licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners you possess:
Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certified Social Worker (CSW)
None of the above
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Please list your license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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