Social Worker
Listed compensation
$21-$25/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Social Worker – Hickory Behavioral at Cambridge
Department: Clinical
Direct Report To: Director of Clinical Services
About The Role
- The Social Worker will provide individual and group trauma-informed therapy to a select caseload of male and female patients suffering from a variety of behavioral health disorders.
- Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Social Worker/Therapist will be responsible for completing assessments, care plan management, patient education, and documentation.
Why Hickory Recovery?
Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on
- Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
- Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment
Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.
What We Offer
- 401k
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- PTO
- Vision insurance
- Career development
- Mental health days
- Holiday pay
Job Qualifications
- An ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and utilize effective communication skills, including both telephone and in-person.
- Positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with patients and demonstrate sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, provide patient-driven customer service, and exercise time management skills.
- Schedule flexibility, holiday, and weekend rotation are REQUIRED.
- Must hold a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Key Responsibilities
- Master’s Degree and Current Licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPCC, LISW)
- 2 years prior experience in Behavioral Health setting with acute psychiatric hospital setting preferred. Not required
- Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Impeccable ethics, integrity, and outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
- Completion of CPR and CPI within first 30 days of employment
- Computer proficiency, including Excel, Word, Publisher, and EMR required.
For More Information Visit: hickorynetwork.com
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and current licensure such as LCSW, LMSW, LPCC, or LISW. Two years of experience in a behavioral health or acute psychiatric setting is preferred, along with proficiency in office software and EMR systems.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $44k–$52k | Social Work median $64k (middle half $56k–$68k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$52k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Ohio | 199 active | 6,456 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Social Worker listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment224 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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