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Aquila of de
Kirkwood, Delaware

Licensed Masters Social Worker

Social Worker Top 25% in Social WorkFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Description

The Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) will provide expertise to Aquila of Delaware, Inc. Outpatient Program. She/he is responsible for working with multidisciplinary treatment teams for the delivery of effective person centered treatment services to person served under the supervision of a clinical supervisor.

LMSW is an effective clinician with experience in providing a variety of clinical services to persons with substance use and mental health disorders, including the development of comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, delivery of a wide range of clinical and supportive services, and working collaboratively with the treatment team and other service providers.

The LMSW utilizes evidenced-based practices in regard to licensure and contractual requirements.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or human services field from an accredited college or university

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Key Responsibilities

The LMSW provides clinical expertise within an outpatient program, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centered treatment. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningEvidence-Based PracticesSubstance Use TreatmentMental Health CounselingMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Masters Social Worker at AQUILA OF DE 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 6,104 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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WILMINGTON, Delaware