Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36-$42/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

At Freedom Behavioral, we're thrilled to expand our services to Bunkie, LA, and we are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. With a commitment to patient care and a dynamic, supportive leadership team, we are transforming the way mental health services are delivered. Our team is driven by a shared goal: providing exceptional care while nurturing the professional growth of all employees.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, responsible for leading our social services program to meet all legal, organizational, medical, and regulatory standards. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of therapists, case managers, and discharge planners to ensure the highest quality care for our patients. This role is essential in shaping treatment plans and ensuring the well-being of those in our care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership: Provide supervision and oversight for individual, group, and family therapy sessions, ensuring quality and adherence to treatment plans.

Team Collaboration: Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, participating in chart reviews and contributing to quality assurance efforts.

Comprehensive Care: Lead discharge and aftercare planning, provide clinical documentation, and guide clinical staff in effective patient care.

Clinical Counseling Services: Offer therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and family settings, tailored to the needs of each patient. Maintain a culturally sensitive and patient-centered approach.

Ongoing Development: Supervise and approve psychosocial assessments and ensure clinical notes are comprehensive and accurate.

Educational/Experience Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

  • Required: LCSW license in good standing with the State of Louisiana.
  • Preferred: At least three years of full-time experience in psychiatric care.

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload.
  • Ability to work effectively under supervision and with a team.
  • Expertise in therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid LCSW license in the State of Louisiana. A minimum of three years of full-time experience in psychiatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Case managementDischarge planningPatient-centered care

Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$167k
Typical market rent
$1,120/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.7
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Alexandria, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie

Mental Health Care
51-200 employees