Career Opportunities
If you enjoy helping others and long for satisfying work, we want to hear from you! Our ministries to children and families in Louisiana provide our staff with exceptional opportunities to make a difference in the world.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Our package of benefits is one of the most competitive in our industry. The work we do is intense, and we know it is not for everyone. However, if you want work with meaning, we are a mission-driven, leading provider of care to children and families in Louisiana.
All full time employees are eligible for the following benefits of employment:
Leave Benefits
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Bereavement Leave
Insurance
- Medical Insurance (2 options - a high deductible option includes a Health Savings Plan)
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Short Term Disability
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Supplemental Cancer Insurance (2 options)
- Supplemental Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance
Additional Benefits
- Retirement Plan (403b)
- Credit Union
- UMA Destination RX Prescription Drug Program (Free)
- Internships
Current Openings
Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home, Ruston, Louisiana
Mental Health Specialists
Full-time, Relief and Part-Time Positions
Mental Health Specialists (MHS) deliver direct care services under the supervision of a Therapist or a Mental Health Professional who is responsible for each resident's Active Treatment Plan. Mental Health Specialists have one of the most direct and influential roles in our residents' progress in treatment. Mental Health Specialists report directly to their unit's Supervisor regarding shift scheduling, training, daily activity schedules, house maintenance, and all the other tasks related to the direct care of residents. This position provides round the clock supervision of our youth; three 8 hour shifts each day, 365 days per year.
Minimum Qualifications: Must have no criminal history and have an excellent driving record. Must have or be actively pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a mental health-related field (including, but not limited to sociology, criminal justice, nursing, marriage and family counseling, rehabilitation counseling, psychological counseling and other professional counseling); or have earned a Bachelor’s degree in any field be pursuing a graduate degree in a mental health-related field and have completed at least two courses in that identified field; or be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); or have a high school degree or a GED and have two years (full-time paid or equivalent) experience providing direct services in a mental health, physical health, social services, educational or correctional setting.
Pay: The starting pay for Mental Health Specialists is a competitive pay rate.
Nurse Practitioner
Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home is accepting applications for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for our Ruston campus. A Nurse Practitioner works under the administrative direction of the Vice President of Clinical Services. The NP is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for residents in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of resident health status) for Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home in Ruston and participates in the assessment, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the delivery of healthcare services for Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services. Competitive salary/Excellent Benefits/EOE.
Pay: The starting pay for Case Managers/Family Liaisons is a competitive pay rate.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Full-time, Relief and Part-Time Positions
Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home is accepting applications for Registered Nurses (RNs) for available positions. A Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services and are responsible for assisting with the screening and oversight of the health care of all children assigned to their care. A Registered Nurse assists with the education and training of staff and clients as directed on health care issues, policies and procedures. And RN provides emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and staff. Competitive salary/Excellent Benefits/EOE.
Pay: The starting pay for Registered Nurses is a competitive pay rate.
Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans, Mandeville, Louisiana
Mental Health Specialists
Full-time, Relief and Part-Time Positions
Mental Health Specialists (MHS) deliver direct care services under the supervision of a Therapist or a Mental Health Professional who is responsible for each resident's Active Treatment Plan. Mental Health Specialists have one of the most direct and influential roles in our residents’ progress in treatment. Mental Health Specialists report directly to their unit's Supervisor regarding shift scheduling, training, daily activity schedules, house maintenance, and all the other tasks related to the direct care of residents. This position provides round the clock supervision of our youth; three 8 hour shifts each day, 365 days per year.
Minimum Qualifications: Must have no criminal history and have an excellent driving record. Must have or be actively pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a mental health-related field (including, but not limited to sociology, criminal justice, nursing, marriage and family counseling, rehabilitation counseling, psychological counseling and other professional counseling); or have earned a Bachelor’s degree in any field be pursuing a graduate degree in a mental health-related field and have completed at least two courses in that identified field; or be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); or have a high school degree or a GED and have two years (full-time paid or equivalent) experience providing direct services in a mental health, physical health, social services, educational or correctional setting.
Pay: The starting pay for Mental Health Specialists is a competitive pay rate.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Full-time, Relief and Part-Time Positions
Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans is accepting applications for Registered Nurses (RNs) for available positions. A Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services and are responsible for assisting with the screening and oversight of the health care of all children assigned to their care. A Registered Nurse assists with the education and training of staff and clients as directed on health care issues, policies and procedures. And RN provides emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and staff. Competitive salary/Excellent Benefits/EOE.
Pay: The starting pay for Registered Nurses is a competitive pay rate.
Methodist Children's Home of Southwest Louisiana, Sulphur, Louisiana
Mental Health Specialists
Full-time, Relief and Part-Time Positions
Mental Health Specialists (MHS) deliver direct care services under the supervision of a Therapist or a Mental Health Professional who is responsible for each resident's Active Treatment Plan. Mental Health Specialists have one of the most direct and influential roles in our residents’ progress in treatment. Mental Health Specialists report directly to their unit's Supervisor regarding shift scheduling, training, daily activity schedules, house maintenance, and all the other tasks related to the direct care of residents. This position provides round the clock supervision of our youth; three 8 hour shifts each day, 365 days per year.
Minimum Qualifications: Must have no criminal history and have an excellent driving record. Must have or be actively pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a mental health-related field (including, but not limited to sociology, criminal justice, nursing, marriage and family counseling, rehabilitation counseling, psychological counseling and other professional counseling); or have earned a Bachelor’s degree in any field be pursuing a graduate degree in a mental health-related field and have completed at least two courses in that identified field; or be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); or have a high school degree or a GED and have two years (full-time paid or equivalent) experience providing direct services in a mental health, physical health, social services, educational or correctional setting.
Pay: The starting pay for Mental Health Specialists is a competitive pay rate.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Full-time, Relief and Part-Time Positions
Methodist Children's Home of Southwest Louisiana is accepting applications for Registered Nurses (RNs) for available positions. A Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services and are responsible for assisting with the screening and oversight of the health care of all children assigned to their care. A Registered Nurse assists with the education and training of staff and clients as directed on health care issues, policies and procedures. And RN provides emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and staff. Competitive salary/Excellent Benefits/EOE.
Pay: The starting pay for Registered Nurses is a competitive pay rate.
To Apply for Employment:
To respond to these opportunities, please mail your resume and a completed Employment Application to:
Louisiana Methodist Children's Home
Attn: Mr. Kitwana McTyer
Director of Human Resources
Post Office Box 929
Ruston, LA 71273, USA
Or by fax: (318) 242-4653. EOE
Telephone and FAX
Phone: (318) 255-5020
FAX: (318) 242-4653