Posting number: 402-26-073
Department: DOC-Louisiana State Penitentiary
Job classification: SOCIAL WORKER 5-B
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Mental Health, Social Services
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY
Angola, LA
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:
A master's degree in social work followed by four years of social services experience.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Supervises and coordinates the various professional disciplines of the mental health department through administrative guidance.
Determines program requirements of personnel, equipment, and materials, and supervises preparation of budget requests and expenditure of funds.
Provides clinical supervision to subordinate social workers and graduate interns, as well as case consultation to all departmental clinical staff.
Develops, implements, and maintains medical, rehabilitative and social service programs at LSP. Evaluates program effectiveness for quality of services provided.
Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $31.13 per hour.
This position also offers premium pay: 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.
Other Important Information
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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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:
Chassity Rheams
Human Resources Department
Chassity.Rheams@la.gov
Ph: (225) 655-2056
Fax: (225) 342-5968
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