Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW

Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Loan Repayment

PerkSpot

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance Discount

DailyPay

Purchasing Power

Tickets at Work

Employee Assistance Plan

Helping Friends Foundation

Auto & Home Insurance

In-facility Education

Job summary

Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) to oversee the planning, development, and direction of the Social Services Department within the facility, coordinating with discharge planners and families to facilitate tours and follow-up procedures.

The role emphasizes implementing policies for patients' social and emotional needs, collaboration with community agencies, and adherence to applicable standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LMSW license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year experience in human services within a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility's social service programs.
• Develop and implement policies for identifying medically-related social and emotional needs of patients/residents.
• Assist in discharge planning and referrals to community agencies when specialized assistance is required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Highlights

• Now offering a $6,000 sign on bonus for newly hired, full time Licensed Social Worker LMSW. Newly hired full time Licensed Social Worker LMSWmust start on or before 12/31/2026 to qualify for bonus –

Position Summary

The Licensed Social Worker LMSW oversees the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards and works directly with discharge planners, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures

Posted Salary Range

USD $68,600.00 - USD $77,000.00 /Yr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of the facility
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patients/residents
• Assists in providing solutions to social and practical environmental problems, including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and providing referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have a current Social Work license, in good standing with the state (as required) (Master's Degree)
• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience in a human services field in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility
• Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively Ideal candidate
• Must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets