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11/23/05

California

California Department of Mental Health
Psychiatric Social Worker
Salary Range: $54,468-$59,868
Location: California Central Valley

Employer Information
Construction of Coalinga State Hospital, California Department of Mental Health is complete. The newest state-of-the-art forensic facility and the first constructed in more than a half century opened its doors in early September 2005.

This maximum-secured facility will ultimately hold up to 1,500 patients – both sexually violent predators and mentally ill inmates from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. At capacity, Coalinga State Hospital anticipates staffing of over 2,000 employees.

Coalinga, nestled in Pleasant Valley at the edge of California’s Coastal Mountain Range, surrounded by hills, ranches, and some of America’s most productive agricultural land, is still affordable and an ideal community in which to settle. Please visit www.coalingachamber.com for more information.

Coalinga State Hospital has begun its arduous journey of recruitment. Positions are available in all disciplines. Please check our website for various open positions.

Position Description
California Department of Mental Health, Coalinga State Hospital brand new forensic facility is now open. We have over 90 Psychiatric Social Worker positions to fill. Join our team!
Duties will include: Work as a team member with other treatment disciplines; provide recovery oriented courses; therapeutic interventions; assist the treatment team in evaluating individuals’ readiness for release; work as a liaison between Conditional Release, family, community and the team.

Conduct or co-lead recovery-oriented courses/groups; participate in treatment team meetings as required for evaluation and development of each individual’s Wellness and Recovery Plan for an assigned caseload; assist in identifying treatment needs, designing and developing individualized treatment plans, assessing individual progress and making recommendations for discharge placement.

Develop, review and update the social work component of the integrated assessment with each new individual, consistent with hospital policy and standards. Write monthly social work notes describing and evaluating the individuals’ responses to social work services received as well as primary clinician and treatment services responses.

Collaborate with the treatment team, State’s Conditional Release Program, Department of Corrections and/or Parole Agents in formulating a community treatment contract/discharge plan and facilitating an individual’s discharge to his dispositional placement setting.

NOTES: The above salary includes a recruitment and retention bonus.

Employment Requirements

• Education: Completion of a master's degree program from an accredited school of social work, approved by the Council on Social Work Education, or equivalent degree approved by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction under the provisions of California Education Code Section 94310(b). (Candidates who are enrolled in the final academic year of graduate work will be admitted to the examination, but they will not be appointed until they have completed the required education.)
• Pre-licensed Social Workers may be employed while obtaining clinically supervised hours and completing the examination process.
• Please contact: Nancy Grabill, Chief of Social Work, at 559-934-3783 or email ngrabill@csh.dmh.ca.gov

10/31/05

Atascadero State Hospital, Atascadero California
Psychiatric Social Worker
Salary Range: $3661-413 9/month; $400/mo R&R unlicensed, $600/mo licensed

Who we are
Atascadero State Hospital would like to assist a social worker displaced by Hurricane Katrina to relocate and become part of our team at ASH.  We can offer an applicant reimbursement up to $1000.00 for travel expenses for the interview process, and up to $1000 for relocation expenses if the applicant is offered and accepts a position.  The Social Work Department may also be willing to assist the applicant in making the transition to the Central Coast of California. 

Located on California's Central coast, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Atascadero State Hospital (ASH) is an all-male, maximum security, forensic facility serving the entire state of California. ASH opened in 1954 and is a completely self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed within a security perimeter. ASH has a licensed capacity of 1,239 beds, and employs over 2,000 staff. Patients are referred to the hospital by Superior Courts, the Department of Corrections, Board of Prison Terms, and other state hospitals.

Vision
ASH  leads in developing and providing state-of-the-art, dispositionally relevant, mental health care for forensic patients. We provide our patients with biopsychosocial rehabilitation opportunities that prepare them to reintegrate successfully into their communities.

We provide our staff with rewarding work experiences and empower them to design, measure, evaluate, and continuously improve the programs and services they provide. Quality is fostered by encouraging all staff and patients to identify opportunities for improvement and to participate in creating solutions.

We create for our staff and patients a safe working environment in which conflicts are resolved in an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity.

Philosophy
We believe that mental disorders arise out of and affect physical, psychological, and social functioning, and cause disruption of the person’s life. We believe that mental disorders are treatable. We strive to assist our patients in becoming and remaining healthy, so that they may return to their community, as stable and as independent as possible.

We believe that the process of providing expert clinical evaluation and treatment for mentally ill forensic patients takes place most effectively in an environment which fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, mutual respect, and a dynamic, therapeutic milieu, characterized by collaboration between staff, patients, and external agencies

Qualifications
Licensed: Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.  (Applicants who are in the process of securing their license from the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners will be admitted to the examination, but must secure a valid license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)  Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners may be admitted into the examination and may be appointed but must secure a valid license within four years of appointment; however, an individual can be employed only to the extent necessary to be eligible for licensure plus one year.  An extension of the waiver may be granted for one additional year based on extenuating circumstances, as provided by Section 1277(e) of the Health and Safety Code.  The time duration for unlicensed employment does not apply to active doctoral candidates in social work, social welfare, or social service, until the completion of such training.

Unlicensed individuals who are recruited from outside the State of California and who qualify for licensure may take the examination and may be appointed for a maximum of one year at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated; an extension of the waiver may be granted for an additional one year based on extenuating circumstances, as provided by Section 1277(e) of the Health and Safety Code.  Individuals granted an additional one year based on extenuating circumstances may be appointed for a maximum of two years at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated.  Additionally, they must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment.

Although the above sounds foreboding and makes it appear that you only have 1 or 2 years to get your license, the reality is that if a candidate does not try to base their ability to sit for the CA exams on equivalent training and experience from their other states, they may be able to start from scratch here in CA and have four years to get their supervision.  In addition, our social work department provides excellent supervision and training both for the licensing exam and as proctors for new employees to help navigate the forensic hospital environment.

Education:  Completion of a master's degree program from an accredited school of social work, approved by the Council on Social Work Education or equivalent degree approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education under the provisions of California Education Code Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 3.

Please contact Nancy Green, Chief of Social Work Services, at (805) 468-2038

10/20/05

Description of Company
Volunteers of America National Services a non- profit agency provides Long Term Skilled Nursing Care and Short Term Rehabilitation Care to Seniors throughout the County. Currently in Minnesota we have several openings for Social Workers and Therapeutic Recreation Assistants. Volunteers of America National Services motto of "There are No Limits To Caring" guides us to take care of the Chronically Medically ill and Mentally ill, in all stages of their conditions. All applicants must have some knowledge of Long Term Care processes. Knowledge of MDS, RAI a plus. Will provide assistance in transferring licenses, etc. For all positions please send e-mail resume or postal resume to: Peter S. Brower MSW LICSW(MN) LCSW(CO) Director of Program Support Volunteeers of America National Services 7530 Market Place Drive Eden Prairie MN 55344-3636 pbrower@voa.org

Director of Social Services, Crystal Care Center Volunteers of America.
Credentials Required:
MSW with LISW or LICSW or equivalent (or able to obtain)

Position:
Exempt and full-time (may require by schedule some weekend days and some evenings)

Benefits:
Full time exempt employees receive Healthcare Insurance Benefits. If moving due to Hurrican displacement company may offer a grant to help toward relocation. Salary Negotiable

Job Duties:
Director of Social Services for a 130 Bed Long Term Care Center with a TCU and Alzheimer Care specialty. Ability to supervise line staff required. The individual in this position will also assist the Director of Program Support in training and providing consultation to other Social Service Line Staff in other areas of Minnesota and potentially the country. Require Knowledge of Long Term Care Operations, MDS, PPS, RAI, and Federal Regualtions. Will be responsible for a Case Load Will Train.

Social Services Worker Edina Care and Rehabilitation Center, Volunteers of America
Credentials Required:
BSW with LSW or equivalent, or able to obtain.
Position: Non exempt, may require by schedule some weekend days and some evenings.
Benefits: Full time non-exempt employees receive Healthcare Insurance Benefits. If moving due to Hurrican displacement company may offer a grant to help toward relocation. Salary Negotiable

Job Duties:
Line Staff Social Worker responsible for Case Management of a TCU (Transitional Care Unit) in a 150 bed Long Term Care Center. Duties include manage admissions and discharges of a fast paced unit, attend Care Conferences, administer assessments, counsel residents. Knowledge of Medicare, MDS, RAI a plus, Will train.

Therapeutic Recreation Assistants 4 Positions open in various centers in the Metro Region of Minneapolis St Paul. Credentials Required, AA, BA preferred in recreation, sociology, psychology, music education, past experience in sports, camp counselor, etc.
Position: Non exempt, may require by schedule some weekend days and some evenings.
Benefits: Full time non-exempt employees receive Healthcare Insurance Benefits. If moving due to Hurrican displacement company may offer a grant to help toward relocation. Salary Negotiable

Job Duties: Line Staff Recreation Worker responsible for developing and administering group and individual recreation programs to Seniors in a Long Term Care Environment. Ability to play musical instruments (especially piano, guitar, or ability to structure and lead rhythym band a plus)

9/21/05

Texas

North Texas State Hospital
Master Level Social Workers
Contact:
Beth Kirk, Director of Social Services
940-552-4179
940-552-4289 (Fax)

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is now interviewing for a full time Director! The goal is to be up and running within the month. For more information call or e-mail Terry Dougherty (979-218-3386 / revterry@cox-internet.com <>) or Mary Ellen Hogan (979-458-6131 / Mary-Ellen@tamu.edu. Resumes can be mailed to Terry Dougherty, 3101 Westchester Avenue , College Station , TX 77845 .

Bryan-College Station Community Health Center
Health Educator
The Bryan-College Station Community Health Center has an opening for a full time Health Educator. Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Community Health, Health Education, or a related discipline. Applicants are preferred to be fully bilingual, have 1 to 2 years of experience in health education or public health, and be CHES certified or CHES eligible. The Health Educator will be responsible for assisting in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs and campaigns for community health center patients and community members. Qualified applicants should e-mail resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Lori Keeling Buhi, MPH, Director of Health Education, lbuhi@bvcaa.org, or fax to 979-595-1740. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Hospice Brenham
Part-Time Community Resource Associate
Hospice Brenham is now accepting resumes for a part-time Community Resource Associate. Job responsibilities include special event coordination, community presentations, and fund development. Applicants should have excellent organizational skills and high proficiency in MS Office applications. Desktop publishing experience a plus. Job includes extensive interaction with the public, requiring excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, high initiative, and positive attitude. Interested persons should send resume and salary requirements via e-mail to bdarr@hospicebrazosvalley.org or fax to 979-821-0041.

Phoebe's Home Director
Bryan, Tx

Description: Responsible for overall management and operations of a domestic violence shelter and related support services.

Requirements: Bachelors degree in a related field required; Masters preferred. Previous management and supervisory experience required. Experience with residential program or domestic violence population preferred. Twin City Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Preferred: To apply for this position, please visit the TCM administrative offices at 2505 South College Avenue (Bryan) between the hours of 8-5 (M-F), or call for an application to be faxed or mailed (979) 822-7511.

Full/Part Time:
Full Time Position

Salary:
DOQ

Contact Information
weedond@twincitymission.org
www.twincitymission.org

500 N. Main
Bryan, TX 77803
Ph: 979-822-7511
Fax: 979-822-2674

Project Unity
Service Coordinator
Project Unity currently has a full time opening for a service coordinator. Interested applicants must be bilingual, and a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. The service coordinator will complete a full assessment on each family requesting services. The coordinator will then provide information and referrals and make appropriate connections for those families to local Health and Human service programs for which the family may qualify. This individual must be able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a very fast paced environment and must exhibit exceptional computer skills. For more information or for an application, call 979-775-6788 or visit www.projectunitytx.org. Completed applications and resumes should then be sent to Ella McGruder, Program Director, via mail to Project Unity, P.O. Box 2812 Bryan, TX 77805 or fax to 979-779-8998. Project Unity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

P/T I&R Specialist
United Way is now accepting resumes for a part-time Resource Specialist in the 2-1-1 Area Information Center. Job responsibilities include: assisting with the database maintenance and providing information and referral to telephone inquirers. Must be able to: be detail oriented, work effectively with the community; have excellent listening and communications skills; have strong computer skills, particularly with Word, Excel, Outlook; database experience a plus; able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment; be a team player; and, bi-lingual, a plus! Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. M-F. Please fax resume to 979-696-7820 or send an e-mail to firstcall@uwbv.org.

Scott and White Hospital and Clinic
Temple, Texas
2 MSW Social Work positions open in our Temple and Killeen dialysis units.

Contact Gill Hollie at Scott and White Human Resources at ghollie@swmail.sw.org and pgriggs@swmail.sw.org

STAR Counselor
(new position due to restored funding)
Location: Bryan, TX
Description:
Counselor serving youth/adolescents and their families. Employee will provide short term solution focused counseling services on an individual, family and/or group basis - outreach, screening/intake, crisis intervention, action planning, skills based training, co-facilitation or facilitation of groups and summer youth camps, and other duties related to funding source guidelines. Provide services in the STAR offices, area schools, at client’s home or other locations. Provide services and maintain client files in compliance with contract specifications and standard clinical practice.

Requirements: BA/BS/BSW in a related field required; MA/MS/MSW preferred. Experience working with youth and families desired; multiple years experience, working with youth and families, preferred. Bilingual preferred. All staff must have reliable transportation. Full-time position; 40 hours weekly minimum - evening and weekend hours may also be required.

Preferred: Twin City Mission is an EOE. Apply in person: Twin City Mission; 2505 South College Avenue; Bryan, Texas or e-mail/call for an application to be mailed (979) 822-7511.

Full/Part Time: Full Time Position
Salary: DOQ
Contact Information:
weedond@twincitymission.org
www.twincitymission.org

500 N. Main
Bryan, TX 77803
Ph: 979-822-7511
Fax: 979-822-2674

The Forum at Memorial Woods
(A CCRC Retirement Community)
Location: Houston, Texas
Website: sunriseseniorliving.com
Job Title: Director, Social Services
Primary Job Duties: Discharge planning, care plan meetings,
MDS, family council, assessments, consultations, and training.

Please Contact: Holly Farrar, HC Administrator at
(713) 956-0870 EXT 7350 or
e-mail: memorialwoods.hca@sunriseseniorliving.com

Louisiana

Earl K. Long Medical Center
is hiring displaced Social Workers
from Charity and other LSUHSC sites.
Contact Mary George at EKL at 225-358-1181

Washington DC 

COALITION ON HUMAN NEEDS
The Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) in Washington, DC is comprised of organizations in a wide range of fields including public policy, research, advocacy, community organizing and more. The CHN Job Postings page www.chn.org/jobs/index.htmlis a list of employment opportunities from organizations that are a part of the Coalition on Human Needs. Most job opportunities posted below are in Washington DC.

South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Human Resources - Santee Building - Suite 210 Synergy Business
Park - 100 Executive Center Drive
P.O. Box 21069 - Columbia, SC 29221-1069
(803) 896-4732 - http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/N12

The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application, and DJJ Attachment “A”, to the DJJ Human Resources Employment Office for employment consideration. Transcripts must be submitted for positions requiring a degree. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-4732. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required

DJJ Title Psychologist IV
Salary Range $41,835 - $77,397
Class Code/Level GA80/A1
Position Number P000135168
Job Location Coastal Evaluation Center
(Ridgeville, SC)

Job Description
Oversees and supervise the completion of comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for the Family Court within court ordered timeframes. Supervises subordinate psychology and social work staff as well as contract evaluation staff. Organizes and oversees inter and intra agency staffing on complex and/or special need cases. Oversees coordination of Psychiatry Clinic Services. Provides consultation services and oversees implementation of intervention plans for youth with emotional/behavioral issues as needed. Testifies in court as needed regarding the psychosocial evaluations. Conducts in-service training for staff as necessary.

Qualifications 
Requires a doctorate in applied psychology from an accredited college or university and experience in the practice of applied psychology. Requires at least two years' experience in the practice of applied psychology subsequent to the doctoral internship. Must possess and current license to practice psychology in South Carolina or have an active contract with the Licensing Board to obtain license within one year. Ability to manage multiple priorities and personalities and supervise various levels of professional staff. Preferred Requirements: At least five (5) years of clinical experience. Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate professional staff. Drug testing required.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Human Resources - Santee Building - Suite 210 Synergy Business Park - 100 Executive Center Drive
P.O. Box 21069 - Columbia, SC 29221-1069
(803) 896-4732 - http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/N12

The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application, and DJJ Attachment “A”, to the DJJ Human Resources Employment Office for employment consideration. Transcripts must be submitted for positions requiring a degree. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-4732. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

DJJ Title Nurse Practitioner III
Salary Range $38,675 - $63,613
Class Code/Level EA50/D1
Position Number P000135148
Job Location Upstate Evaluation Center
(Union, SC)

Job Description
Under the general supervision of a physician and the director of nursing, provides primary medical and nursing care and treatment to juveniles at the Upstate Evaluation Center; assumes responsibility for providing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for intermediate level and chronically ill juveniles. Performs complete medical histories and physicals on juveniles entering the system through the Upstate Evaluation Center. Provides primary care for juveniles with chronic health problems. Monitors nursing sick calls; serves as a role model and teacher for the nursing staff; provides staff development/in-service to the nursing staff. Reviews employment medical histories. Performs simple suturing of lacerations. Participates in other nursing, health services, and departmental committees as assigned.

Qualifications
Licensed as a registered nurse and recognition as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner from the SC Board of Nursing. Must have prescriptive privileges in South Carolina. Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and two years experience, one of which must be in a nursing specialty appropriate to the mission of health service. Knowledge of interviewing and recording medical histories and how to counsel patients and their families to change health behavior. Knowledge of trends in nursing education. Ability to communicate effectively and to supervise and evaluate quality of clinical practice in the area of specialization. Ability to make judgments, identify deviations from the normal and anticipate problems. Drug testing required.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Human Resources - Santee Building - Suite 210 Synergy Business Park - 100 Executive Center Drive
P.O. Box 21069 - Columbia, SC 29221-1069
(803) 896-4732 - http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/N12

The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application, and DJJ Attachment “A”, to the DJJ Human Resources Employment Office for employment consideration. Transcripts must be submitted for positions requiring a degree. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-4732. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

DJJ Title Psychologist III
Salary Range $35,758 - $63,613
Class Code/Level GA60/B2
Position Number P108142
Job Location Coastal Evaluation Center
(Ridgeville, SC)

Job Description:
Under limited supervision, selects, administers and interprets individualized psychological tests to juveniles being evaluated; provides supportive counseling and psychotherapy to special or difficult juveniles; designs and implements treatment programs. Provides individual psychotherapy to DJJ juveniles, i.e.; sex offenders, depressed and highly aggressive, sexual abuse victims, etc. Selects, administers and interprets individualized psychological tests; provides evaluations and psychological reports of DJJ juveniles to assess intellectual and personality factors, school and family problems, and psycho-pathology for the Family Court and treatment team. Attends DJJ treatment team meetings to provide information on juvenile’s progress and recommendations for future treatment plans and placement. Provides crisis intervention to DJJ juveniles.

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs. Prefer: Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology. Two years of experience working with juveniles or two years of experience working in a mental health setting. Drug testing required.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Human Resources - Santee Building
Suite 210 Synergy Business Park
- 100 Executive Center Drive
P.O. Box 21069 - Columbia, SC 29221-1069
(803) 896-4732 - http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/N12

The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application, and DJJ Attachment “A”, to the DJJ Human Resources Employment Office for employment consideration. Transcripts must be submitted for positions requiring a degree. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-4732. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

DJJ Title Psychologist III
Salary Range $35,758 - $63,613
Class Code/Level GA60/B2
Position Number P000134318
Job Location Upstate Evaluation Center
(Union, SC)

Job Description:
Under limited supervision, completes psychological evaluations as a part of a court ordered comprehensive evaluation of youth at the Upstate Evaluation Center (UEC) of the SC Department of Juvenile Justice in Union, SC. Assesses cognitive, behavioral, emotional and personality functioning, along with assessment of other factors related to delinquency for use in Family Court; prepares reports on findings. Provides consultation information to other DJJ staff regarding intervention planning for individual juveniles/cases. Participates in DJJ evaluation team meetings and provides information on a juvenile's status and recommendations for future treatment plans and placement. Provides crisis intervention and short term counseling to DJJ juveniles. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
A master's degree in applied psychology from a designated program in psychology and five years experience in applied psychology subsequent to the master's degree, or possession of a current license to practice psychology in the State of South Carolina. Thorough knowledge of current psychology theory/practice and psychological evaluation/assessment techniques. Ability to select/administer/interpret psychological tests. Ability to communicate effectively with juveniles staff, relevant agencies, and the concerned public. Excellent writing skills required. Limited supervision annually scheduled performance evaluations. Drug testing required.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Human Resources - Santee Building
Suite 210 Synergy Business Park - 100 Executive Center Drive
P.O. Box 21069 - Columbia, SC 29221-1069
(803) 896-4732 - http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/N12

The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application, and DJJ Attachment “A”, to the DJJ Human Resources Employment Office for employment consideration. Transcripts must be submitted for positions requiring a degree. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-4732. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

DJJ Title Social Worker IV
Salary Range $31,783 - $52,278
Class Code/Level GB65/D1
Position Number P000039519
Job Location Coastal Evaluation Center
(Ridgeville, SC)

Job Description:
Under limited supervision, provides social work services to juveniles committed to the Coastal Evaluation Center. Services include screening, assessment and orientation of juveniles upon admission and case management during the court-ordered diagnostic evaluation program. Provides case management for juveniles assigned to caseload. Monitors juveniles during the evaluation process. Serves as chairperson of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Coordinates recommendations and a comprehensive plan for services with Institutional Psychology, DJJ Community Specialist and representatives of other children’s agencies. Conducts diagnostic individual and group counseling sessions with juveniles focusing on treatment goals in individualized service plans in order to enhance the juveniles’ ability to function in more socially appropriate ways. Conducts family counseling and parenting training sessions to prepare juveniles and their families for reunification. Integrates behavioral observations and a needs-based assessment to produce a social worker report containing recommendations for intervention, judicial action and placement. Offers testimony in family court when subpoenaed. Provides intake services to juveniles on a rotating basis: Duties include, but are not limited to, conducting a medical screening and mental status assessment of each juvenile admitted; conducting individual or group orientation sessions; and preparing summary admission reports for the social work staff. Provides on-call services to the institution on a rotating basis.

Qualifications:
Requires a Master’s degree from a Social Work program accredited by the CSWE and one year professional social work experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Licensed as a LMSW or LISW by the SCBSWE; MT&E. Requires thorough knowledge of Social work principles/practices/techniques personality principles/group dynamics. Considerable knowledge of supervisory methods/techniques. Ability to integrate/coordinate specialized services with those of other disciplines. Drug testing required.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Human Resources - Santee Building
Suite 210 Synergy Business Park - 100 Executive Center Drive
P.O. Box 21069 - Columbia, SC 29221-1069
(803) 896-4732 - http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/N12

The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application, and DJJ Attachment “A”, to the DJJ Human Resources Employment Office for employment consideration. Transcripts must be submitted for positions requiring a degree. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-4732. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

DJJ Title Social Worker IV
Salary Range $31,783 - $52,278
Class Code/Level GB65/D1
Position Number P000134310
Job Location Coastal Evaluation Center
(Ridgeville, SC)

Job Description:
Under limited supervision, provides social work services to juveniles committed to the Upstate Evaluation Center. Services include screening, assessment and orientation of juveniles upon admission and case management during the court-ordered diagnostic evaluation program. Provides case management for juveniles assigned to caseload. Monitors juveniles during the evaluation process. Serves as chairperson of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Coordinates recommendations and a comprehensive plan for services with Institutional Psychology, DJJ Community Specialist and representatives of other children’s agencies. Conducts diagnostic individual and group counseling sessions with juveniles focusing on treatment goals in individualized service plans in order to enhance the juveniles’ ability to function in more socially appropriate ways. Conducts family counseling and parenting training sessions to prepare juveniles and their families for reunification. Integrates behavioral observations and a needs-based assessment to produce a social worker report containing recommendations for intervention, judicial action and placement. Offers testimony in family court when subpoenaed. Provides intake services to juveniles on a rotating basis: Duties include, but are not limited to, conducting a medical screening and mental status assessment of each juvenile admitted; conducting individual or group orientation sessions; and preparing summary admission reports for the social work staff. Provides on-call services to the institution on a rotating basis.

Qualifications:
Requires a Master’s degree from a Social Work program accredited by the CSWE and one year professional social work experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Licensed as a LMSW or LISW by the SCBSWE; MT&E. Requires thorough knowledge of Social work principles/practices/techniques personality principles/group dynamics. Considerable knowledge of supervisory methods/techniques. Ability to integrate/coordinate specialized services with those of other disciplines. Drug testing required.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Human Resources - Santee Building
Suite 210 Synergy Business Park - 100 Executive Center Drive
P.O. Box 21069 - Columbia, SC 29221-1069
(803) 896-4732 - http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/N12

The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application, and DJJ Attachment “A”, to the DJJ Human Resources Employment Office for employment consideration. Transcripts must be submitted for positions requiring a degree. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-4732. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

DJJ Title Social Worker IV
Salary Range $30,561 - $50,268
Class Code/Level GB65/D1
Position Number P000108150
Job Location Coastal Evaluation Center
(Ridgeville, SC)

Job Description:
Under limited supervision, provides social work services to juveniles committed to the Coastal Evaluation Center. Services include screening, assessment and orientation of juveniles upon admission and case management during the court-ordered diagnostic evaluation program. Provides case management for juveniles assigned to caseload. Monitors juveniles during the evaluation process. Serves as chairperson of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Coordinates recommendations and a comprehensive plan for services with Institutional Psychology, DJJ Community Specialist and representatives of other children’s agencies. Conducts diagnostic individual and group counseling sessions with juveniles focusing on treatment goals in individualized service plans in order to enhance the juveniles’ ability to function in more socially appropriate ways. Conducts family counseling and parenting training sessions to prepare juveniles and their families for reunification. Integrates behavioral observations and a needs-based assessment to produce a social worker report containing recommendations for intervention, judicial action and placement. Offers testimony in family court when subpoenaed. Provides intake services to juveniles on a rotating basis: Duties include, but are not limited to, conducting a medical screening and mental status assessment of each juvenile admitted; conducting individual or group orientation sessions; and preparing summary admission reports for the social work staff. Provides on-call services to the institution on a rotating basis.

Qualifications:
Requires a Master’s degree from a Social Work program accredited by the CSWE and one year professional social work experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Licensed as a LMSW or LISW by the SCBSWE; MT&E. Requires thorough knowledge of Social work principles/practices/techniques personality principles/group dynamics. Considerable knowledge of supervisory methods/techniques. Ability to integrate/coordinate specialized services with those of other disciplines. Drug testing required.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Human Resources - Santee Building
Suite 210 Synergy Business Park
100 Executive Center Drive
P.O. Box 21069 - Columbia, SC 29221-1069
(803) 896-4732 - http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/N12

The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application, and DJJ Attachment “A”, to the DJJ Human Resources Employment Office for employment consideration. Transcripts must be submitted for positions requiring a degree. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-4732. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

DJJ Title Social Worker IV
Salary Range $31,783 - $52,278
Class Code/Level GB65/D1
Position Number P00039452
Job Location Coastal Evaluation Center
(Ridgeville, SC)

Job Description:
Under limited supervision, provides individual and/or group diagnostic social work services to juveniles assigned to the Broad River Road Complex. Develops, coordinates, and implements an individualized plan for service and treatment for each juvenile assigned to the BRRC. Serves as chairperson of intradisciplinary treatment team. Responsible for the treatment team report, weekly progress notes, juvenile files, updates and monitoring, recommendations, requests, memorandum and contact notes. Counsels with juveniles on an individual and group basis focusing on the treatment team goals and plan for services in order to meet their needs and to enhance their ability to function in more socially appropriate ways. Also counsels juveniles on behavior and progress in all phases of commitment; prepare them for re-entry into community. Available to parents and other agencies/disciplines for consultation. Provides family therapy as needed. Coordinates and approves off-campus activities. Serves as the social worker on call on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

Licensed as a LMSW or LISW by the Board of Social Work Examiners. Requires a master’s degree from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and (1) one year of professional social work experience. Previous experience working with (or training to work with) male sex offenders strongly preferred. Drug testing required.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Human Resources - Santee Building - Suite 210 Synergy Business Park - 100 Executive Center Drive
P.O. Box 21069 - Columbia, SC 29221-1069
(803) 896-4732 - http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/N12

The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application, and DJJ Attachment “A”, to the DJJ Human Resources Employment Office for employment consideration. Transcripts must be submitted for positions requiring a degree. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-4732. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

DJJ Title Nurse I
Salary Range $31,783 - $52,278
Class Code/Level EA20/D1
Position Number P000039472
Job Location Coastal Evaluation Center
(Ridgeville, SC)

Job Description:
Administers and documents all medications and treatments as ordered by a physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, or another nurse (when such medications or treatments are written in accordance with approved standing orders or protocols). Ensures follow through of physician/dentist/nurse practitioner orders to include making necessary appointments and arrangements for referrals. Maintains written documentation (e.g., nurse’s notes or sick call form) of each encounter with a juvenile. Assesses the medical and health needs of juveniles during sick call and formulates, implements and evaluates the plan of care in accordance with standing orders and protocols. Refers to appropriate higher level of health care provider when needed. Provides health education to the juveniles as needed. Assists the physician when he/she sees patients. Collects a variety of specimens for ordered laboratory tests. Provides nursing care to juveniles admitted to the Infirmary. Conducts periodic, routine health assessments of the juveniles. Maintains a safe and sanitary environment and follows basic infection control practices.

Qualifications:
Licensed as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing; a bachelor’s degree in nursing, an associate degree in nursing, or a diploma in nursing with at least one year of nursing experience in a relevant clinical area (e.g., pediatric nursing, medical-surgical nursing, public health nursing). Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Drug testing required.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Human Resources - Santee Building - Suite 210 Synergy Business Park - 100 Executive Center Drive
P.O. Box 21069 - Columbia, SC 29221-1069
(803) 896-4732 - http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/N12

The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application, and DJJ Attachment “A”, to the DJJ Human Resources Employment Office for employment consideration. Transcripts must be submitted for positions requiring a degree. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-4732. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required.

DJJ Title Reintegration Coordinator
Salary Range $31,200 Annually
Class Code/Level AH35
Position Number G0000012630
Job Location Florence County Office

Job Description:
Under limited supervision of the county manager, assist in the delivery, development and implementation of the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Grant Initiative. Assist in the development and coordination of aftercare services for juveniles and their families. Serves as primary case manager for youth participating in the grant initiative. Oversee the day-to-day case management activities of the program. Provide technical and professional services to DJJ staff and grant service providers. Responsible for maintaining case files and the timely updating of the reentry grant database. Prepare reports, conducts meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice or related field with three years of experience working with community based or rehabilitative programs. Must possess knowledge of juvenile programs, parenting programs, experience working with community collaboratives, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, ability to implement programs, facilitate large meetings, and interpret broad juvenile justice and human service issues. Drug testing required.

9/16/05

Louisiana

Capital Area Human Services District
www.cahsd.org
Coastal Center, LLC
Clinical Therapist
Coos Bay , Oregon

CoastalCenter is a rural, outpatient Mental Health center offering a career opportunity for a full-time Clinical Therapist for our adult and adolescent offender programs.

Coastal Center provides treatment services in Coos, Curry, and Western Lane Counties. We also provide services to domestic violent offenders in Coos County. Currently about 150 clients are being served in both the domestic violence program and the adult sexual offender program. We are currently providing services to about 30 adolescents who have offended. General responsibilities include conducting assessments, individual, couple, family, and group therapy, case management, and coordinating with other agencies.

We are seeking a qualified mental health professional to fill this position. Recent experience treating sexual offenders is essential. Provider must be willing to work within the context of a team and adhere to ATSA guidelines. Salary is competitive and negotiable upon relevant experience with a comprehensive benefits package included.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a professional team providing a wide variety of outpatient services to the community that goes beyond the offender programs. Coastal Center is a private agency that supports individual clinicians in pursuing their interests and expanding their talents.

Please contact Jeremy Howell or Debbie Kirby if you have additional questions or send your resume to:

Contact:
Coastal Center, LLC
125 W. Central Ave, Suite 290
Coos Bay, OR 97420
541 267-2113 541 267-5071 fax
ccjeremy@uci.net or ccdebbiek@uci.net

Daily Comet
Houma/Thibodaux Region
www.dailycomet.com

Department of Education
Contact (225) 342-3774
www.doe.state.la.us

Department of Health and Human Services
Contact DHH Human Resources (225) 763-6574

DSS
Contact DSS Human Resources (225) 342-6709 Hammond Daily Star

Florida Parish
www.hammondstar.com

Lafayette Parish School Board
Contact Susan L. Chiquelin - Director of Special Education
www.LPSSonlin.com

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
Contact (225) 925-4158

Louisiana State Penitentiary Angola
Contact Clay Williams, LCSW
(225) 655-2299
cwilliams1@corrections.state.la.us

Louisiana State University
The Social Work Job Line
LSU School of Social Work
Contact
Phone 225-577-9300
24 Hours a Day

Federal Government
Currently setting up a Family Counseling Center . They will need about 100 people to man the center. These are volunteer positions but they are also looking for trained professional who could supervise the volunteers.

Supervisors will likely be paid.

Contact
Anna Sanders @ 225-754-1042.

New Banner
Florida Parish
www.newsbanner.com

Medical Management Options
Taking applications for social workers, counselors, nurses, and technicians. We treat children and adults with mental illness.
elliottb@mmoinc.com

Midwestern CT Council on Alcoholism
Job openings for Social Workers with experience and/or licensing/certification in addictions counseling. For those who have been displaced by Katrina we are prepared to assist with housing and relocation costs. Salaries are highly competitive. We are an EEO agency.

Contact
hope@mccaonline.com or mbiggs@mccaonline.com.
David R. Avila, LCSW
VP QA & Outcomes Management
(203) 792-4515 x 109

Office of Community Services
Contact (225) 342-3982, 342-5270 or 342-4289

Office of Family Support
Contact (225) 342-3925 or 342-3963

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for ER case management applicants and PRN GSW and LCSW with chemical dependency experience.

Contact Kathy Prejean at 225-765-7612
www.ololrmc.com

Plantation Mental Health
Social Work Professionals

Master's Level Professionals in the social services field to fill immediate full-time positions in it's Outpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Program. Interested persons should fax their resume to 225-774-3151 or call 225-774-3220 for a confidential interview.

Slidell Sentry
Florida Parish
www. slidellsentry.com

Southern Care, Inc.
If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging position in healthcare social work keep reading!

SouthernCare, Inc., one of the nation's largest providers of end of life care. is looking for caring individuals who want to make a difference in their patient's lives. Being a Hospice Social Worker allows you more autonomy. flexibility and a broader scope of practice than a traditional facility based role. In addition, SouthernCare now offers a new and improved pay scale and benefit package for performing this essential role for our patients.

Hospice Social Workers perform traditional duties such as assessing patient/family social, psychological financial, cultural and family needs. You will work closely with patients, their families, facilities and the other members of the hospice care team.

Working with patients and families during this extremely important time in their lives is a tremendous experience: one that calls for committed individuals with great caring. patience, and resolve. Because of this, SouthernCare now has an employee recognition program called the Circle of Care. Nominated by their peers, both individuals and teams win bi-monthly. quarterly and annual awards based on going above and beyond the call of duty and making a difference in patient and families' lives. The hospice doctrine states that terminally ill patients have the right to spend their last days in the comfort of their own homes with their families. Hospice care provides professional medical care and pain management. as well as, supportive social, emotional, and spiritual services to meet this end. SouthernCare staff provides the one-on-one attention desperately needed by both patients and family members during this difficult lifetime transition.

If you feel you possess the qualities needed to be a hospice social worker and want to utilize your skills and knowledge as an active member of the hospice care team, CALL the Director of the SouthernCare office listed below TODAY for more information or send us your resume for an immediate interview! We are currently seeking MSW's for the Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles locations due to growth.

We need you! Due to continued growth, we are hiring for Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles.

Monroe, LA
Attn: Suzanne Dean
1810 Glenmar Avenue
Monroe LA 71201

Phone: 318-387-5165
Fax: 318 -387-5548

Email: suzdean@aol.com
Please specify a job code:
MSW.Baton Rouge, MSW.Lafayette. or MSW.Lake Charles

Shreveport Times
North Louisiana: Shreveport and Monroe Regions
www.shreveporttimes.com

St. Francis Academy
In need of LMWS/LBSW

Western Kansas
Displaced social workers who are willing to relocate to Kansas. Kansas has privatized their social welfare for children and St. Francis has been awarded the contract, so we do Family Preservation, Reintergration and adoptions for the western half of Kansas.

Contact
Norma 620-669-3734, ext.152 or 785-259-5615 cell phone
www.st-francis.org 

Southwest Times
Lafayette Region and Lake Charles Regions
South West Louisiana
 www.timessw.com

Statewide
http://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/forms/application.htm

The Advertiser
Lafayette Region and Lake Charles Regions
South West Louisiana
 www.theadvertiser.com

The Advocate
Baton Rouge Region
www.2theadvocate.com

The Courier
Houma/Thibodaux Region
www.houmatoday.com

The News Star
North Louisiana : Shreveport and Monroe Regions
www.thenewsstar.com

Times of Acadia
Lafayette Region and Lake Charles Regions
South West Louisiana
www.timesofacadiana.com

Times Picayune
New Orleans Region
www.timespicayune.com

Town Talk
Alexandria Region
www.thetowntalk.com 

Volunteers of America

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS
Greater Baton Rouge
Seeking persons with a Bachelor’s degree in the human services field and/or persons with experience in working with victims of disaster. 17 teams of up to 10 persons each will be providing counseling and referral services to Katrina victims in the East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parish areas.

• Salary: $15.00 per hour – full time employment available
• Duration: at least 1 year, depending on the scope of the work in the area.
• Work will be in the field and reliable transportation is required.
• Mileage will be reimbursed at the rate of $.40 per mile.

Contact Rene’DeLaune, LCSW
225-667-0159
225-288-1228
VOA is an equal opportunity employer.

Volunteers of America
Case Managers
Contact Nina Jack 225-925-2372
www.voa-br.org

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