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Community Behavioral Healthcare
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

Join Community Behavioral Healthcare, LLC, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families within our Baton Rouge community.

As a Full Time Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), you'll engage directly with clients, applying your expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment. The onsite nature of this position fosters strong relationships with colleagues and clients, enhancing teamwork and creating a vibrant workplace culture.

This role is perfect for those who value high performance and are passionate about problem-solving in the behavioral health field.

Your contributions will be pivotal in driving excellence and customer-centric solutions, aligning with our core values of integrity and innovation. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Seize this opportunity to advance your career while making a difference in the community.

What would you do as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

In the role of Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at Community Behavioral Healthcare, LLC, you will engage in a variety of day-to-day tasks aimed at promoting client well-being and addressing mental health needs.

Your primary responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing counseling and therapeutic interventions to individuals and families.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a cohesive approach to care, actively participating in case reviews and team meetings.

Additionally, you will document client progress and maintain accurate records to uphold compliance with regulatory standards. As you build relationships with clients, you will also work on strengthening community resources and support systems. Your role will be vital in fostering a safe and supportive environment, helping clients navigate their challenges while contributing to a culture of excellence and integrity within our organization.

What Matters Most

To succeed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at Community Behavioral Healthcare, LLC, a blend of interpersonal and analytical skills is essential. Strong communication skills are crucial, enabling you to build rapport with clients and effectively convey treatment plans and strategies.

Empathy and active listening will help you understand clients' unique experiences and foster trust. Problem-solving abilities are vital, allowing you to develop innovative and tailored solutions to address complex behavioral health issues.

You should also possess organizational skills to manage multiple cases efficiently and maintain accurate documentation.

Additionally, critical thinking will enhance your capacity to evaluate client progress and adjust treatment approaches as necessary. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development will further support your growth in this dynamic environment, where high performance and excellence are at the forefront of our mission.

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Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Master Social Worker will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop tailored treatment plans, and provide counseling and therapeutic interventions to individuals and families. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive care and maintain accurate documentation for regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential and possess strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in problem-solving, active listening, and organizational management is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Social WorkCase ManagementTreatment PlanningAssessmentCollaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
30%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Baton Rouge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$239k
Typical market rent
$1,333/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
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 · Baton Rouge, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Behavioral Healthcare

Non-profit Organization Management
Philadelphia, PA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off