Licensed Master Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Housing Works as a Licensed Master Social Worker in United States. Compensation Range: $65,000 - $70,000 yearly commensurate with experience Benefits: We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment
- Assess each client for risk level and complete safety planning/monitoring as needed
- Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
- Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work required
- Current NYS LMSW licensure from the New York State Education Department.
- Minimum 2 years experience in providing mental health counseling/therapy within a clinical setting.
- Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $65,000 to $70,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Housing Works as a Licensed Master Social Worker.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Master Social Worker at Housing Works a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Housing Works is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Housing Works lists compensation for this physician position at $65k to $70k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($65k–$70k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Relationship Establishment, Mental Health Promotion, Risk Assessment, Safety Planning, Counseling, Treatment Record Maintenance, DSM 5 Diagnosis, Client Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The LMSW therapist is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with assigned clients, emphasizing prevention and promoting optimum mental health through individual and group counseling. This role includes maintaining a therapeutic environment, preparing all required treatment records, ...
Benefits package: Healthcare Plans, Paid Time Off, Educational Benefit. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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