Licensed Social Worker

The Village of Hope Inc. is seeking a passionate and competent leader to serve as a LSW. This role is responsible for service delivery treating individuals, couples, and families. The LSW will help clients improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. The LSW will use a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and systems theory, to address a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and trauma. The LSW should have the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree in counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work.
• Currently holds one of the following licenses: LPC, LMFT, or LSW.
• Key skills & knowledge required include program management, strategic thinking and planning, creative thinking, excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking skills and analytical thinking.

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics and skills:

• Passionate about the mission of The Village of Hope Inc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral).
• Effective coaching skills for personal and professional development.
• Goal-driven, organized, and efficient in their work.
• Proficient at using technology in day-to-day operations.
• Compelling communicator of vision, direction, and details (internally and externally).
• Willing and able to invest relationally on every level – create meaningful relationships.
• High level of integrity and business ethics.
• Decisive decision-maker while fostering collaboration and empowerment.
• Create an atmosphere of inclusion and connectedness.
• High standard of work ethic.
• Provide supervision to administrative staff and day-to-day operations.
• Communicate outcomes and updates to supervisor & senior leadership..

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office setting. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and light lifting. Regular and consistent in-person interaction and continuous talking, hearing, and seeing required in the normal course of performing the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity is required to perform some essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, and creative problem solving. Regular automobile and airline travel may be required in normal course of job performance.

The Village of Hope Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Slidell, LA 70458