Job Summary
Summary:

Provides Social Services to Behavioral Health Services Department, conducts group counseling and lectures, participates in weekly clinical staffing sessions. Participates in referral development, community education and outreach activities, reviews emotional, behavioral and social assessments.

Requirements

Education/Skills

Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Master of Social Worker preferred. An LMSW or PLPC would be considered with understanding that LPC/LCSW/MSW/LMSW license is expected within 3 years of employment. General knowledge of psychosocial principles; procedures, techniques of acceptable patient care, grief, loss, and related counseling skills.

Experience

2 years experience as a salaried (as opposed to volunteer) social worker with at least 1 year counseling experience in mental health field preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current Louisiana LPC/LCSW/MSW/LMSW license required.
Current CPR and recertified every 2 years.
Current De-escalation or completion within 90 days of employment and recertified annually

Work Type

Full Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.25 - $37.87 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

LPC (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Lake Charles, LA 70605 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Lake Charles, LA 70605: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Christus Health

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