Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections -
Corrections Services
LOUISIANA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN
St. Gabriel, LA
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team committed to supporting the rehabilitation, well-being, and successful reentry of incarcerated women. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing clinical support, advocacy, and guidance to individuals navigating complex personal, social, and behavioral challenges.
As a Social Worker at LCIW, you will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, facilitate therapeutic groups, and coordinate services that promote emotional health, personal growth, and stability. You will collaborate closely with mental health professionals, correctional staff, community partners, and families to ensure continuity of care and to foster an environment that supports dignity, safety, and positive change.
We are looking for a compassionate professional who demonstrates sound judgment, cultural humility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed, evidence-based practice. If you are motivated by service, resilience, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life, we invite you to apply.
- Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
- Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
- Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW) plus:
A master's degree in social work.
NOTE:
Permanent status will not be granted in this job title without LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana; Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential will not be accepted for granting permanent status.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Provide Individual and Group Therapy - Deliver evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals and groups, addressing mental health needs, trauma histories, behavioral challenges, and personal development goals. Facilitate structured programming that promotes emotional regulation, resilience, healthy relationships, and successful reentry.
- Develop Comprehensive Treatment Plans - Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and collaborate with inmates to create individualized treatment plans that identify needs, set measurable goals, and outline appropriate interventions. Monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and ensure documentation meets clinical and departmental standards.
- Evaluate New Commitments and Determine Initial Needs - Complete intake assessments for newly admitted individuals, identifying immediate mental health concerns, risk factors, protective factors, and service needs. Make informed recommendations for housing, programming, crisis intervention, and ongoing clinical support to promote safety and stability.
- Coordinate Multidisciplinary Care - Work closely with mental health staff, medical providers, correctional officers, case managers, and community partners to ensure continuity of care and integrated service delivery.
- Crisis Intervention and Support - Respond to mental health crises, conduct suicide risk assessments, and implement appropriate interventions to ensure safety and stabilization.
- Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation - Prepare timely, thorough, and confidential records in accordance with professional standards, facility policies, and state regulations.
- Support Reentry and Transition Planning - Assist individuals in preparing for release by connecting them with community resources, developing coping strategies, and addressing barriers to successful reintegration.
Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
- Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
- An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
- This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
- Social Worker 1 has an SER of $ 19.88 per hour
- Social Worker 2 has an SER of $ 21.27 per hour
- Social Worker 3 has an SER of $ 22.76 per hour
- Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
- Salary depends on level of experience.
- To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, click
Other Important Information:
- IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question.
- Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
- This is a 24-hour facility.
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
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Dave Besse
Human Resources Department
Ph: (225) 319-2435
Fax: (225) 342-5968
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.
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 (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others
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