Inpatient Social Worker
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop·Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop·Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
The Social Worker will implement social service interventions and conduct therapeutic groups for patients in a forensic inpatient facility. Responsibilities include performing crisis interventions, completing assessments, and coordinating care with family members and outside agencies.
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop is Currently Seeking an Experienced and Motivated Therapist/Social Worker to Join our Team!
Freedom Behavioral is looking for a vital part of our Forensic Inpatient Facility!
The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance.
We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes.
Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees.
Previous experience caring for adult/geriatric patients is a plus.
If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, apply now!
We are looking forward to adding members to our team!
Participate as an integral professional member of a multi-disciplinary team, implementing and assisting in the supervision of social service interventions to patients. Must understand facility policies to ensure that policies are adhered to. The social worker will conduct therapy groups according to the daily program schedule. Group content will be selected according to the current population to promote the most effective therapeutic services. Must complete assessments, communicate with family members, assist with treatment plans, and participate in staffing with treatment team as needed. Must demonstrate a strong knowledge in a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral. Additional duties include performing crisis intervention, special case conferences, and communication to outside agencies to ensure that the patient rights, care, and needs are met.
Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline from an accredited program required.
Active
Louisiana licensure in one of the following: PLPC, LPC, CSW, LMSW, or LCSW. Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association. (Will provide service or renewal if needed)
Experience: Inpatient behavioral health, psychiatric, or correctional/forensic settings. (Preferred) Facilitating individual, group therapy. (Preferred) Crisis intervention, de-escalation, and high-acuity patients. (Preferred) Group therapy facilitation. (Preferred) Knowledge of court-ordered treatment, competency restoration, or forensic evaluations. (Preferred) Strong clinical documentation and treatment planning in an inpatient setting. (Required)
Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. ****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation****
A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology and an active Louisiana license (PLPC, LPC, CSW, LMSW, or LCSW) are required. Experience in inpatient behavioral health or forensic settings and CPR/BLS certification are preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support individuals with serious mental illness in community and outpatient settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for active Louisiana licensure, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, while benefits such as dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, and an employee assistance program may help offset the workload. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and driver’s license are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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