Licensed Clinical/Master Social Worker
Position Summary
The Clinical Social Worker at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles plays an important role in supporting patients and collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare. This position focuses on addressing the emotional, social, and environmental needs of patients while helping promote positive treatment outcomes and continuity of care.
In this role, the Clinical Social Worker works closely with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, patients, and families to assess patient needs, provide crisis intervention, and assist with individualized treatment and discharge planning. They help advocate for patients, coordinate community resources, and support communication across all levels of care.
This position is ideal for a compassionate, organized, and motivated professional with strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a passion for helping others.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And/Or Expierence
Education: Master’s in Social Work from an accredited school of social work
Licenses: Licensed through the State by the Regulatory Body that is vested to bestow licensure to Social Workers
Experience: One year experience performing duties as a Social Worker in a Behavioral Health setting
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Excellent staff to patient ratio
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
401(K) with company match
Company Information
Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is a rapidly expanding psychiatric hospital committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to both adult and geriatric patients.
We are proud to foster a positive, team-oriented environment where exceptional patient care and strong employee support remain at the center of everything we do.
Since opening our first facility in Magnolia, Mississippi in 2015, Freedom Behavioral has continued to grow and now operates 12 facilities across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.
We are excited to expand our Lake Charles team in preparation for increasing our capacity to 46 beds, allowing us to provide care and support to even more individuals within our community.
We proudly offer competitive compensation, opportunities for career advancement, ongoing education and training, and a strong commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance.
If you are searching for more than just a career—if you are looking for purpose, professional growth, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of others—Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is the place for you.
About the Role
Provides compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare
Addresses the emotional, social, and environmental needs of patients
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team
Assists with individualized treatment and discharge planning
Advocates for patients, coordinates community resources, and supports communication across all levels of care
Participates in treatment team meetings
Aids in discharge coordination
Maintains accurate documentation
Ensures compliance with facility policies and healthcare regulations
Responsibilities
Assesses patient needs
Provides crisis intervention
Supports communication across all levels of care
Advocates for patients
Counsels patients and their families
Coordinates community resources
Assists with discharge planning
Maintains accurate documentation
Ensures compliance with facility policies and healthcare regulations
Requirements
Master’s in Social Work from an accredited school of social work
Licensed through the State by the Regulatory Body that is vested to bestow licensure to Social Workers
One year experience performing duties as a Social Worker in a Behavioral Health setting
Qualifications
Compassionate, organized, and motivated professional
Strong clinical judgment
Effective communication skills
Passion for helping others
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Effective communication skills
Patient advocacy
Community resource coordination
Discharge planning
Documentation and record keeping
Facility and healthcare regulations compliance
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Excellent staff to patient ratio
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
401(K) with company match
Schedule
Full-time position
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.