Pays $75K — Social Worker market median is ~$73k (335 jobs) · Top 25% in Social Work for work-life (7.2/10, vs 5,645 in this specialty)
Intake Assessor - LCSW - LPC
About the Role
Clinical assessor LCSW. $75K salary plus mileage. Travel to sites in Baton Rouge, LA. Full benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k.
Join Merakey as a Intake Assessor - LCSW - LPC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in human services.
- LPC/LCSW required.
- Valid driver's license required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $75K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Merakey in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Assessor will travel to various sites to conduct assessments to determine medical necessity for ACT services or nursing home placement. They are also responsible for ensuring consumers have appropriate and attainable discharge plans following hospitalizations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Intake Assessor - LCSW - LPC at Merakey a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 5,645 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Social Worker Career Context
In Louisiana, Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$91k across 86 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (7,408 listings).
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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