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Community Behavioral Healthcare
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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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

Client AssessmentTreatment PlanningTherapeutic InterventionCase ManagementMultidisciplinary Collaboration

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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $75k (middle half $65k–$86k)296 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Louisiana106 active6,546 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedLouisiana social worker listings (all specialties): <1% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,609 in the last 30 days1,361 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 29 employers
8
<$90k
5
$90k-110k
10
$110k-130k
9
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$62-$70/hr
#2

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$55.87-$67.96/hr
#3

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

$123k-$141k
#4

Mental Health Clinician (LCSW or LMFT), Suicide Risk and Assessment (ASSIST Program)

$59.42-$66.62/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Baton Rouge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Typical market rent
$1,301/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.