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Social Worker - CSW - LSCW - Days

Company : wellpath

Location : La Grange, KY, 40031

Job Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 9 January 2026

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. 

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. 

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Social Worker Licensed Master's will work under the direction of the Manager of Rehab Program, Psychologist, and Social Worker Licensed Certified, and will be responsible for conducting screening, diagnostic evaluations, and providing therapeutic interventions to patients. This will include brief therapy and crisis intervention using evidence-based practices, while adhering to licensure standards, as well as state and federal rules and regulations. The Social Worker Licensed Master's will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients in need of social work services within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake evaluations and assessments for patients referred by various sources, including security, healthcare staff, and community sources, and make appropriate recommendations for further care, including referrals for involuntary treatment or specialized housing/observation.• Develop and implement treatment plans, including individual and group therapy, psychoeducational groups, and substance abuse counseling, based on clinical findings and patient needs, and ensure regular updates in accordance with local policy.

• Provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention interventions as needed, assess for suicide risk, and provide consultation to security and healthcare staff on patients' behaviors, safety concerns, and mental health concerns.• Participate in treatment team meetings, classification meetings, and other required administrative meetings, as well as CQI and QA studies, and provide staff training on relevant mental health topics.• Document findings, diagnosis, treatment course, and other required documentation in patients' health records, and ensure compliance with Facility and company policies and procedures, including safety and mental health policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field.

Experience

  • One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital setting

Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed or license eligible as a Master’s Social Worker by the Social Work Licensing Board

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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Frequently asked questions

La Grange, KY has a moderate demand for Licensed Social Workers, with increasing opportunities in healthcare and correctional facilities. Candidates with a master’s degree and LCSW credentials tend to have an advantage due to the growing need for specialized mental health services in the region.

Most Wellpath facilities in La Grange are accessible via major roads, making daily commuting manageable. However, rural surroundings may require personal transport. Social workers often balance commute times with flexible scheduling, which Wellpath supports to maintain work-life balance.

This role demands a licensed master’s social worker with experience in clinical evaluations and crisis intervention. Unlike entry-level positions, it requires managing treatment plans and working closely with multidisciplinary teams in correctional or healthcare settings.

Daily duties vary from intake assessments and therapeutic interventions to crisis management and staff consultations. The position balances patient care with administrative documentation, emphasizing evidence-based treatment within a structured but autonomous environment.

Wellpath offers ongoing training and development, enabling social workers to specialize in areas like substance abuse counseling or leadership roles. Progression can include supervisory duties or clinical specialties, supported by tuition assistance and professional mentorship.

Wellpath’s mission-driven culture focuses on compassion and innovation, fostering an inclusive environment. Social workers here benefit from comprehensive support, including wellness programs and educational resources, which enhance job satisfaction and professional growth.

Kentucky requires a master’s-level social work license (LMSW or LCSW) for clinical roles. Wellpath values candidates holding active licenses and encourages ongoing certification renewal to comply with state regulations and maintain high care standards.

Licensed social workers in La Grange typically earn between $50,000 and $65,000 annually, depending on experience and credentials. Wellpath’s compensation aligns with regional healthcare standards, often supplemented by benefits like tuition assistance and daily pay options.

This role involves direct clinical care tailored to vulnerable groups, emphasizing non-judgmental support and crisis intervention. Wellpath’s focus on diversity and equity ensures social workers deliver compassionate services that meet complex social and mental health challenges.

Wellpath integrates innovative clinical resources with a people-first culture, promoting autonomy alongside team collaboration. Employees enjoy benefits like health coaching and employee assistance programs, which are less common in other local social work employers.

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