--- title: Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW description: Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring for the Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/licensed-master-social-worker-lmsw-at-central-desert-behavioral-health-hospital-01a122b0-cbbc-7cb4-b7a3-e356f04b7c36 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital as Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW in Albuquerque, NM. Pays $68.6K–$77K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/p05qvm.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital | | **Location** | Albuquerque, NM | | **Salary** | $68.6K/yr - $77K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 09, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $67,000 – $86,000 a year (median $77,000). ## 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 – apply today!** ## 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. 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