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Location : Jackson, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 189585
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: 2/12/2024 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
This vacancy is located within the Forensic Community Services at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System, Jackson, LA. ELMHS is the largest 24-hour, multi-site, state psychiatric complex, comprised or residential, outpatient and inpatient services.
This vacancy is located in Region 2 and will be domiciled in Jackson, LA.
Salary is negotiable based on experience
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System within 90 days of closing.
The position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); by Detail to Special Duty; or as a part-time, temporary WAE. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed. Please list all work experience.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
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.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact:
225-634-0571
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A master's degree in psychology; social work; sociology; counseling; health services; hospital, public, health care or mental health administration; nursing; criminal justice; public health; education with a concentration in psychology or counseling; special education; plus four years of professional level experience providing mental health treatment.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Certified Social Worker (CSW) will substitute for one year of the required professional level experience.
A Juris Doctorate will substitute for one year of the required professional level experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To coordinate the community services program for forensic patients.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad review from a Forensic Community Services Supervisor or higher-level administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health, Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Forensic Community Services Supervisor by the absence of supervisory responsibility.
Examples of Work
Conducts interviews and assessments on clients/patients incarcerated or in the community for pre-trial/hospital admission purposes.
Provides competency restoration services to pre-trial clients in a jail-based setting and/or within the community.
Attend court hearings with clients/patients, provide the courts with status reports on clients, and may be required to testify when needed.
Interacts continuously with the judicial system (judges, lawyers, etc.) by reporting client/patient progress/incidents throughout the Conditional Release/Supervised Probation Program.
Conducts visits to clients home in hazardous environments and to community-based group homes.
Writes and interprets reports such as court orders, status reviews, episode reports, etc.
Recommends clients/patients for orders of protective custody through law enforcement, a coroner's emergency certificate through the coroner's office, or physicians emergency certificate through the mental health provider, hospital emergency room, forensic consultant, etc. or for placement at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System.
Clinically evaluates clients/patients on an ongoing basis for signs of mental illness, substance abuse, dangerous behaviors, etc.
Provides consultation and assistance regarding services for clients.
Develops plans for providing professional mental health services, medical services, housing, etc.
Confers and coordinates services with social, health, community, and correctional/criminal justice agencies throughout the region.
Travels throughout assigned region frequently and statewide occasionally to perform job duties.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** 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):
Location : Jackson, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 189585
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: 2/12/2024 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
This vacancy is located within the Forensic Community Services at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System, Jackson, LA. ELMHS is the largest 24-hour, multi-site, state psychiatric complex, comprised or residential, outpatient and inpatient services.
This vacancy is located in Region 2 and will be domiciled in Jackson, LA.
Salary is negotiable based on experience
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System within 90 days of closing.
The position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); by Detail to Special Duty; or as a part-time, temporary WAE. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed. Please list all work experience.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
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.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact:
225-634-0571
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A master's degree in psychology; social work; sociology; counseling; health services; hospital, public, health care or mental health administration; nursing; criminal justice; public health; education with a concentration in psychology or counseling; special education; plus four years of professional level experience providing mental health treatment.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Certified Social Worker (CSW) will substitute for one year of the required professional level experience.
A Juris Doctorate will substitute for one year of the required professional level experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To coordinate the community services program for forensic patients.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad review from a Forensic Community Services Supervisor or higher-level administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health, Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Forensic Community Services Supervisor by the absence of supervisory responsibility.
Examples of Work
Conducts interviews and assessments on clients/patients incarcerated or in the community for pre-trial/hospital admission purposes.
Provides competency restoration services to pre-trial clients in a jail-based setting and/or within the community.
Attend court hearings with clients/patients, provide the courts with status reports on clients, and may be required to testify when needed.
Interacts continuously with the judicial system (judges, lawyers, etc.) by reporting client/patient progress/incidents throughout the Conditional Release/Supervised Probation Program.
Conducts visits to clients home in hazardous environments and to community-based group homes.
Writes and interprets reports such as court orders, status reviews, episode reports, etc.
Recommends clients/patients for orders of protective custody through law enforcement, a coroner's emergency certificate through the coroner's office, or physicians emergency certificate through the mental health provider, hospital emergency room, forensic consultant, etc. or for placement at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System.
Clinically evaluates clients/patients on an ongoing basis for signs of mental illness, substance abuse, dangerous behaviors, etc.
Provides consultation and assistance regarding services for clients.
Develops plans for providing professional mental health services, medical services, housing, etc.
Confers and coordinates services with social, health, community, and correctional/criminal justice agencies throughout the region.
Travels throughout assigned region frequently and statewide occasionally to perform job duties.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
