Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$77k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Job Highlights

Now offering a $6,000 sign on bonus for newly hired, full time Licensed Social Worker LMSW. Newly hired full time Licensed Social Worker LMSWmust start on or before 12/31/2026 to qualify for bonus – apply today!

Position Summary

The Licensed Social Worker LMSW oversees the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards and works directly with discharge planners, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures

  • Posted Salary Range
  • USD $68,600.00 - USD $77,000.00 /Yr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of the facility

Develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patients/residents

Assists in providing solutions to social and practical environmental problems, including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and providing referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Must have a current Social Work license, in good standing with the state (as required) (Master's Degree)
  • Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience in a human services field in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility
  • Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively Ideal candidate
  • Must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
  • PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off Plan

New Pet Insurance Discount Available

DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.

Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction

Tickets at Work - Entertainment Ticket Discounts

  • Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
  • Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
  • Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
  • In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Master Social Worker oversees the planning, development, and implementation of social service programs within the facility. They are responsible for identifying the emotional and social needs of patients while coordinating discharge planning and community referrals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Master's level Social Work license in good standing. A minimum of one year of experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Case managementCrisis interventionPolicy developmentCommunicationLeadershipMotivationPatient assessmentEmotional supportCommunity resource coordinationRegulatory compliance

Social Worker Career Context

In New Mexico, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (27 salary observations; 122 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (4,412 salary observations; 19,550 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
CME allowance
18%
Loan repayment
9% this job

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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.

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, New Mexico
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$6,000 sign-on bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
401(k)
Paid Time Off Plan
Pet Insurance Discount