Social Workers for hire in Lafayette, LA

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    258

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Case Management4%
    Individual Group Counseling4%
  • Education level

    Master's degree96%
    Doctorate4%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    Less than a year10%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Compass Behavioral Health
    Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
    (Optum) LHC Group – Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    More than 5 years33%
    Less than a year17%

Browse Indeed's database of 258 profiles for Social Workers in Lafayette, LA

Last updated: Sep 21, 2026

Social Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $70,242 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $48,211$102,342 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Peer Educator

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Accident & Health Insurance LicenseLife Insurance LicenseLMSWDriver's LicenseCPRLife & Health Insurance License+1 more

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication Skills
  • FFT-CW Therapist

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Social WorkerDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsRecords ManagementIndividual Group Counseling
  • Behavioral Health Therapist (Functional Family Therapist)

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Heartsaver CertificationDriver's LicenseLBSWQMHP CertificationCPIAED+11 more

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPublic Speaking
  • Medical Social Worker

    Youngsville, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    LGSWLMSW-CCMarriage & Family Therapy CertificationLMSWLMHPCPI+7 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningPerson-Centered TherapyAnalysis SkillsTime Management
  • Clinical Social Worker

    Maurice, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Clinical Social WorkerLMSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCertified Social WorkerCPRLISW+3 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
  • Group Psychotherapist (LMSW / LCSW)-PRN

    Carencro, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    CPIClinical Social WorkerFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLMSWDriver's License+4 more

    Skills

    Person-Centered TherapyCommunication SkillsHome CareHome HealthCase ManagementCPR

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What's the average time to fill a social worker role?

The average time to fill a social worker role is 55 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do social workers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a social worker include: communication skills, case management and individual group counseling.

What licenses or certifications are common for social workers?

Common licenses or certifications for social workers include: Social Work License, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LMSW.

What are some job titles related to social workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to social workers include: group psychotherapist (lmsw / lcsw)-prn, clinical social worker and behavioral health therapist (functional family therapist).

What level of education is common for a social worker?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a social worker in Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a social worker?

Most social workers have 20 years of professional experience.

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