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:
- 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
