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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.
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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
Key Skills
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).
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