No salary listed — similar Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) roles pay ~$76k (median of 332 jobs)
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,635 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
Lead Social Worker (LCSW) for 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. No call. Abbeville, LA.
Join UHS as a Lead Social Worker (LCSW) – Inpatient Psych, No Call in Abbeville, Louisiana, United States. Responsibilities Social Worker (LCSW) Horizon Health is seeking a social worker to join our team at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This is a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit treating ages 18+.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with UHS in Abbeville, Louisiana, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Social Worker provides direct psychotherapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning for patients in an inpatient psychiatric unit. They also develop and implement social service programs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid LCSW license. A minimum of 5-8 years of professional experience in a clinical setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW) at UHS a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,635 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Social Worker Career Context
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).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
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