A leading healthcare staffing group is currently seeking Social Workers to join its Emergency Response Division in Louisiana. This role offers the opportunity to support rapid statewide deployments in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Day (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) or Night (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts; flexible assignments
- Deployment Locations: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Thibodaux, Hammond, Monroe, Bossier City
- Start Timeline: Ability to deploy within 48 hours of notice
- Setting: Emergency preparedness and disaster response environments
Responsibilities:
The Social Worker will be responsible for:
- Advocating for patients and connecting them to community resources
- Providing counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
- Conducting intake, case management, and discharge planning
- Supporting patients with behavioral health, social service, and family needs
- Documenting patient care and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in Social Work, Behavioral Health, or related fields
- Active, unencumbered Social Work license(LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent; Louisiana compliance may be required)
- BLS/CPR certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of case management and behavioral health practices
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to adapt to high-pressure and emergency environments
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach
Desired Skills:
- Prior experience in emergency response or disaster relief settings
- Additional specialty certifications in behavioral health or crisis intervention
- Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
