Licensed Master Social Worker

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$37-$38/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Your Skills Can Change a Life. Your Work Can Change a Community.

Make a Difference as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Are you a social worker who wants your work to matter?

At Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, empower individuals and families, and help people navigate some of life’s most challenging moments.

We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated LMSW who is ready to use their skills to make a real difference—one client, one family, and one community at a time.

Why Catholic Charities?

Because here, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of a mission.

At Catholic Charities, we believe meaningful work starts with meaningful relationships. You’ll join a team committed to helping people overcome barriers, discover their strengths, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

And when you apply, you’re not just another résumé in a stack. Every application is personally reviewed by a member of our HR team or a trained hiring manager because we believe every candidate deserves to be seen.

What You'll Do

As an LMSW, you’ll have a direct impact on the lives of the people we serve. You will:

  • Help clients move forward by identifying barriers that affect their well-being and ability to function at their best.
  • Be a voice for your clients, advocating for their needs, promoting autonomy, and supporting their right to make their own decisions.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders.
  • Provide individual and/or family counseling to identified agency clients.
  • Conduct assessments, make appropriate referrals, and respond to requests for emergency assistance when needed.
  • Develop treatment plans and complete progress notes, insurance forms, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
  • Collaborate with and regularly consult your clinical supervisor regarding client needs and caseload activity.

Make Your Work Count!

  • Every conversation can be a turning point.
  • Every connection can build hope.
  • Every client you support is an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

If you’re looking for a role where you can use your education, clinical skills, and compassion to create meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

Compensation

$37.00–$38.00 per hour

Schedule: Per Diem — up to 19 hours per week

A great opportunity for a social worker looking for flexibility while continuing to make a meaningful impact!

What You Bring

Required

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field
  • LMSW certification
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience — we will train you!
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Current vehicle insurance and registration
  • Access to a reliable, working vehicle

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about helping people find hope, overcome challenges, and reach their potential, bring your skills to a team that cares deeply about the work we do.

Join Catholic Charities and turn your passion for social work into meaningful impact.

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

  • A diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
  • Exciting referral bonuses
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Recognition and Awards
  • Career Growth
  • A collaborative team culture
  • Take a look at our Benefits Brochure!

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Law

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Master Social Worker will provide individual, group, and family therapy while advocating for client needs and developing treatment plans. They are responsible for conducting assessments, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with clinical supervisors to support client well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field and possess an active LMSW certification. At least one year of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical TherapyCase ManagementTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionAdvocacyAssessmentMental Health CounselingSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentGroup Therapy

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 10% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$77k–$79kSocial Work median $62k (middle half $54k–$88k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$72k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York600 active6,330 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% remote · 10% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York social worker listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 6% offer loan repayment654 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,543 in the last 30 days1,349 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Referral bonuses
Ongoing training and development
Recognition and Awards
Career Growth
Collaborative team culture

Living in Glens Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,440/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Glens Falls, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.