Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
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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
Conduct client assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide counseling and therapeutic interventions to individuals and families. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document client progress, and help strengthen community support resources.
Requirements
The role calls for strong communication, empathy, active listening, problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills. The posting emphasizes the ability to manage cases and documentation, evaluate client progress, adapt treatment approaches, and pursue ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $75k (middle half $65k–$86k)296 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Louisiana | 106 active | 6,546 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Louisiana social worker listings (all specialties): <1% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,609 in the last 30 days | 1,361 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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