SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, OR 3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5001981) Apply  SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, OR 3 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Angie, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 416-25-037 Department DOC-Rayburn Correctional Center Opening Date 07/10/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services www.doc.louisiana.gov RAYBURN CORRECTIONAL CENTER Angie, LA This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $19.88 per hour. There is Premium Pay for this position: A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay. Provides individual and group therapy in compliance with the established treatment plans, as well as facilitating specialized groups as assigned to assist offenders in making realistic and adequate discharge plans by identifying and exploring available resources, as well as necessary skills and psychological factors related to re-entry into society. Interviews offenders in order to develop a thorough bio-psycho-social assessment; in which problems or needs are identified, adjustment difficulties are addressed, and strengths and deficits will be identified and addressed. Maintains appropriate documentation in inmate’s medical records, charting and reviewing treatment provided, progress of each case, and recommendations made, utilizing consultation as needed and making appropriate referrals to other departments as appropriate. Maintains statistics on number of offenders seen and coding of those offenders. Assesses offenders to determine the potential for self-mutilation or injury, and/or suicide; orders appropriate management instructions utilizing Suicide Watches or Mental Health observations when appropriate and monitors progress of those offenders while providing individual counseling. The opportunity to provide needed services to a specific demographic in a unique setting while working with a diverse group of skilled professional Mental Health, Medical, Security and Non-Security staff. 3 skills/attributes would make an employee competent in this job: + Attention to detail and maintain awareness of surroundings + Ability to enforce the Policies and Procedures of the Department of Corrections and Rayburn Correctional Center + Ability to provide Mental Health services in a strict environment Why work for DOC? (https://doc.louisiana.gov/about-the-dpsc/careers-in-corrections/) + Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. + Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. + Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’sMAYbe an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements. 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 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license is needed Individual and Group Therapy Supervise and Coordinate Self-Help Treatment Programing Performs individual interventions with clients experiencing crisis. The incumbent of this position would work with other professional Social Workers, Social Service Counselors and security/non-security staff. Exams and License Requirements + No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. + Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. + Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. + Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered. SALARY DEPENDS ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE + As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as aSocial Worker 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). + The maximum salary for the Social Worker 3 is $78,790.00 annually. + 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. REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. + IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section,applicants must authorizethe HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under thePrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA),to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question. + Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. + There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has90 days from the closing dateof the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. + 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. + This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. + This is a 24 hour facility. + Applicants may be required to work shift work + To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability. For further information about this vacancy contact: Linda Brockhaus Human Resources Department Linda.Brockhaus@la.gov Ph: (985) 661-6389 Fax: (225) 342-5968 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 01 Are you currently a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government (STATE EMPLOYEE)? + Yes + No 02 If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting. + Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present. + No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment. 03 Do you possess a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW) licensure? + Yes + No 04 If you answered 'YES' to the previous question, please list the TYPE, license NUMBER, the issue STATE, and expiration date. Failure to provide ALL information could result in your application not being considered. If you answered "no" enter "n/a" 05 Provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor in biology at Louisiana State University May 2012) If you have not completed a degree enter N/A. 06 How did you hear about this position? + Civil Service Website or social media + Recruitment Event + Newspaper Ad + DOC Website + DOC Employee Referral + LinkedIn + Indeed + ZipRecruiter + Glassdoor + Monster + Facebook/Instragram + Twitter + Other Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email