Licensed Master Social Worker

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$37 - $38/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

Join us in our mission as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties.

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the LMSW, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

  • Identify barriers which impact optimal client functioning.
  • Acts as client advocate, promotes autonomy and champion’s client’s right to self-determination, incorporating client’s wishe
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders.
  • Provide individual and/or family counseling to identified clients of the agency
  • Conduct assessments, make referrals, and respond to requests for emergency assistance when appropriate
  • Complete treatment plans, progress notes, insurance forms and other appropriate documentation as requested in a timely manner
  • Consult with the clinical supervisor on a regular basis regarding caseload activity

School-Based Social Worker Minimum Salary: $37.00

School-Based Social Worker Maximum Salary: $38.00

School-Based Social Worker Schedule: Per Diem - up to 19 hours a week.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work in related field OR LMSW certification
  • 1 years of relevant experience - we will train you!
  • Valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

  • A diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
  • Exciting referral bonuses
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Recognition and Awards
  • Career Growth
  • A collaborative team culture
  • Take a look at our Benefits Brochure!

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Law

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Key Responsibilities

The LMSW provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients facing mental health issues and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and advocating for client autonomy and self-determination.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCase ManagementClient AdvocacyCrisis InterventionMental Health Counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Master Social Worker at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,472 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 18% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,472 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Saratoga Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$606k
Typical market rent
$2,123/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Referral Bonuses
Ongoing Training and Development
Recognition and Awards
Career Growth
Collaborative Team Culture