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HealthFirst Family Care Center
Fall River, Massachusetts

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64k-$77k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care.

LCSW Summary

Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Director, the Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)’s function is to provide assessment, consultation, case management, behavioral health treatment and resource acquisition to patients/clients referred by the providers in conjunction with HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. and the School-Based Health Center (SBHC).

Schedule: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Pay Range: $64,285.79 – $77,119.67 annually*

*The pay range represents HealthFirst’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations.

Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

Benefits

5.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; and employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
  • Position requires a Massachusetts state license as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Satisfactory completion of continuing education credits as mandated by any professional boards, licensing agencies, or credentialing organizations.
  • Portuguese or Spanish fluency preferred.
  • Maintain CPR certification.
  • Must submit a CORI Release Form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle as some transportation may be required.
  • Community health or clinical background preferred.

Competencies

High level of customer service and a positive approach to work with children, adolescents and adult patients. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive experience.

  • Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients and other providers.
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
  • Works well under pressure to manage stressful situations.
  • Uses sound judgment and confidence in their practice.
  • Abides by the Code of Ethics outlined by the National Association of Social Workers.
  • Ability to multi- task.
  • Detail-oriented and accurate.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides assessment, case management, and behavioral health treatment to patients referred by medical providers. They work collaboratively within a community health center and school-based health center to ensure effective resource acquisition and patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a valid Massachusetts LCSW license. Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is preferred, and the role requires a valid driver's license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical social workConfidentialityStress managementTeam collaborationMulti-tasking

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at HealthFirst Family Care Center 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 social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 38 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% are remote, 45% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Fall River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$463k≈ 7.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,850/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 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 HealthFirst Family Care Center

Medical Practices
Fall River, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

5.2 weeks PTO
3 personal days
11.5 paid holidays
Employer contributed health, dental, vision
Life insurance
Long term disability
Retirement contributions
Voluntary flexible spending accounts