Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Listed compensation
$75K–$87K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
At Freedom Behavioral, we're thrilled to expand our services to Bunkie, LA, and we are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. With a commitment to patient care and a dynamic, supportive leadership team, we are transforming the way mental health services are delivered. Our team is driven by a shared goal: providing exceptional care while nurturing the professional growth of all employees.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, responsible for leading our social services program to meet all legal, organizational, medical, and regulatory standards. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of therapists, case managers, and discharge planners to ensure the highest quality care for our patients. This role is essential in shaping treatment plans and ensuring the well-being of those in our care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership: Provide supervision and oversight for individual, group, and family therapy sessions, ensuring quality and adherence to treatment plans.
Team Collaboration: Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, participating in chart reviews and contributing to quality assurance efforts.
Comprehensive Care: Lead discharge and aftercare planning, provide clinical documentation, and guide clinical staff in effective patient care.
Clinical Counseling Services: Offer therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and family settings, tailored to the needs of each patient. Maintain a culturally sensitive and patient-centered approach.
Ongoing Development: Supervise and approve psychosocial assessments and ensure clinical notes are comprehensive and accurate.
Educational/Experience Requirements/Qualifications/Skills
- Required: LCSW license in good standing with the State of Louisiana.
- Preferred: At least three years of full-time experience in psychiatric care.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload.
- Ability to work effectively under supervision and with a team.
- Expertise in therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid LCSW license in the State of Louisiana. At least three years of full-time experience in psychiatric care is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 16% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in licensed clinical social worker (lcsw) | ranked against 2,010 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$87k | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $67k (middle half $52k–$83k)243 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$92k in purchasing power | Louisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Louisiana | 98 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All licensed clinical social worker (lcsw) listings in Louisiana | 107 active | 6,855 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% remote · 16% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Louisiana social worker listings (all specialties): <1% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,543 in the last 30 days | 1,349 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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