Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW
Listed compensation
$69k-$77k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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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