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
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.
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
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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
