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HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER
About the Role
Behavioral health social work in a psychiatric hospital. Competitive compensation, benefits, and 401k match. Lake Charles, LA.
Join Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles as a Clinical Social Worker – Behavioral Health in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Benefits & Compensation
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Excellent staff to patient ratio.
- Competitive Compensation.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles as a Clinical Social Worker – Behavioral Health.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Social Worker supports patients by addressing emotional, social, and environmental needs within a multidisciplinary treatment team. Key duties include providing crisis intervention, coordinating community resources, and managing individualized discharge planning.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's in Social Work from an accredited school and possess a valid state license for social workers. One year of experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Work — Social Worker Career Context
In Louisiana, Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$91k across 86 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (7,408 listings).
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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