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Abbeville, Louisiana

SOCIAL WORKER (MA/LMSW)

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Inpatient psychiatric social work at 16-bed unit. Individual, group, and family therapy. Weekend coverage as needed. Abbeville, LA.

Join UHS as a Social Worker (MSW/LMSW) – Inpatient Psych in Abbeville, Louisiana, United States. Responsibilities Social Worker (MSW/LMSW) Horizon Health is seeking a social worker to join our team at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This is a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit treating ages 18+.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • Long and Short-term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Healthcare Savings Account

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UHS as a Social Worker (MSW/LMSW) – Inpatient Psych.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides direct psychotherapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and individual or group therapy for inpatient psychiatric patients. They also coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and a valid state social work license (LMSW preferred). Additionally, certifications in CPR, BLS, and ACLS are required, along with experience in crisis prevention.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

PsychotherapyTreatment planningDischarge planningCrisis preventionClinical assessmentGroup therapyIndividual therapyFamily therapyPsychopathologyMultidisciplinary team collaborationCase managementPatient supportRegulatory complianceCQI+ data reporting

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 18% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match
Discounted Stock Plan
Long and Short-term Disability