Occupation
Social Worker
A social worker helps individuals, families, and communities cope with challenges such as poverty, illness, or family conflict, practicing in schools, hospitals, government agencies, or private clinical settings. Common responsibilities include client assessment, case management to coordinate services over time, and counseling, along with crisis intervention and community resource coordination to connect clients with housing, healthcare, or financial assistance. Entry-level roles typically require a BSW, while clinical positions require an MSW and state licensure.
How much does a Social Worker make?
Employers posting Social Worker roles list a median of $105,000 a year (middle half $92,000–$120,000), from 64 postings that state pay.
93% of open Social Worker roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Social Worker roles?
69 open Social Worker roles from 14 employers; the most at Veterans Health Administration, Cleveland Clinic and AdventHealth, and in California, Tennessee and Alaska.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Social Worker in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 69
- Employers
- 14
- Median pay
- $105,000
- Disclose pay
- 93%
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Open Social Worker roles (69)
Senior Social Worker - HUD-VASH
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Tacoma, WA · $104,892 – $136,362
This role provides clinical case management and housing support to homeless Veterans through the HUD-VASH program, combining direct clinical work with community-based outreach and coordination. It suits experienced clinical social workers who want to specialize in serving Veterans experiencing homelessness and can work independently in the field.
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Social Worker
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Marion, IL · $74,678 – $97,087
This role provides clinical social work services within a correctional facility, conducting assessments, therapy, and care coordination to help incarcerated individuals prepare for reentry. It suits licensed clinical social workers with experience in forensic or institutional settings and comfort working within the criminal justice system.
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SOCIAL WORKER (FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii · $93,445 – $121,482
This is a clinical social worker role providing trauma-informed assessment, treatment, and safety planning for individuals and families affected by domestic violence and child abuse. It suits experienced clinicians with graduate training in social work, counseling, or psychology who are licensed to practice independently and want to work in family advocacy within the federal system.
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Supervisory Social Worker (Substance Abuse)
U.S. Army Medical Command
Fort Riley, KS · $106,437 – $138,370
This supervisory role leads a substance abuse treatment clinic at a military hospital, overseeing clinical staff and managing all operations including patient rehabilitation and family counseling programs. It suits experienced social workers with clinical licensure and a background in addiction treatment who are ready to step into leadership.
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HOME VISITOR NF4* (RFT) NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
U.S. Marine Corps
Kaneohe, HI · $93,132
This Marine Corps Community Services role supports new parents through home visits and education, helping them develop healthy parenting skills and identify family risks. It suits clinicians or nurses with child abuse prevention experience who want to work directly with military families.
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Supervisory Social Worker
Indian Health Service
Whiteriver, AZ · $97,108 – $126,243
This supervisory role leads the social services department at an Indian Health Service facility, overseeing staff, budgets, and programs while providing clinical consultation on complex cases to internal and external partners. It suits an experienced social worker with a master's degree and current licensure who is ready to move into management and direct an entire department's operations.
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SOCIAL WORKER
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Dover, DE · $98,630 – $128,221
This federal government position delivers evidence-based psychotherapy and clinical social work services to military personnel and their families, requiring independent licensure and specialized experience in behavioral health assessment and treatment planning. The role suits clinicians with a master's in social work who want to work within a structured health system and serve a defined population.
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FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST (EFMP)
Pacific Air Forces
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska · $84,439 – $109,777
This federal role manages family support services for military families with special needs through the Exceptional Family Member Program, including case management, outreach, and coordination with installation services. It suits someone with social work or behavioral science training who can counsel families, connect them to resources, and advocate within both military and civilian systems.
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SOCIAL WORKER
Air National Guard Units
Little Rock, AR · $89,508 – $116,362
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Care Management Social Worker (Weekend Days - Saturday & Sunday)
AdventHealth
Part-time · ADVENTHEALTH PARKER · $27 – $51 / hour
This role provides psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and care coordination for hospital patients and families, helping them navigate transitions to post-acute and community care. It suits social workers with experience in hospital settings who want weekend work and can manage the emotional and logistical complexity of patient care journeys.
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Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor- Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · White City, OR · $89,508 – $116,362
This role manages mental health counseling and case management for veterans in a residential rehabilitation program, overseeing treatment planning, crisis intervention, and team coordination. It suits experienced licensed counselors ready to mentor others and work within the VA system's recovery-focused care model.
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Exceptional Family Member Program Case Liaison
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, Hawaii · $77,964 – $80,563
A case management role supporting military families with exceptional needs through the Navy's EFMP program at Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The position involves assessing family circumstances, coordinating resources, maintaining case files, and liaising between families and available services to ensure continuity of care.
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Case Manager (Attorney)
U.S. International Trade Commission
Washington, DC · $70,623 – $111,087
A federal case management position in the U.S. International Trade Commission's docket services office, handling the administrative and procedural aspects of trade investigations while maintaining case records and advising legal staff on filing requirements. This role suits attorneys with legal research and document management experience who want to move into administrative law support without active litigation.
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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Assistant Case Management Coordinator)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Jesup, GA · $74,678 – $97,087
This role supports case management operations within a correctional facility, helping to develop policies, train staff, and coordinate with external agencies like parole commissions to facilitate inmate reentry planning. It suits someone with a background in criminal justice or social work who wants to contribute to rehabilitative practices within the prison system.
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Community Health Technician
Indian Health Service
Crow Agency, MT · $37,193 – $47,334
This role delivers health education and transportation support to underserved elderly and adolescent populations, coordinating with nursing staff to facilitate medical access and promote preventive health. It suits someone with healthcare background or volunteer experience who can provide both direct care and community outreach in a government health program.
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Mental Health Case Manager
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Holloman AFB, New Mexico · $89,508 – $116,362
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Community Health Worker
Longs Drugs
Philadelphia, PA
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Community Health Worker
Cleveland Clinic
Hillcrest Hospital
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Family Care-Service Coordinator
Elevance Health
Full-time
This field-based role coordinates long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities in Wisconsin's Family Care program, managing assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary coordination. It suits someone with a social work background who wants to work directly with vulnerable populations on maximizing their independence and life goals.
Listed on Elevance Health’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Case Manager
U.S. Courts
Alexandria, VA · $56,478 – $91,839
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What employers state they pay
Median
$105,000
Middle half
$92,000 – $120,000
From 64 of 69 open roles — the 93% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry5%
- Mid42%
- Senior42%
- Management12%
From 60 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Social Worker postings ask for
Measured from the 69 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Case Management39 roles56.5%
- Treatment Planning24 roles34.8%
- Crisis Intervention19 roles27.5%
- Discharge Planning13 roles18.8%
- Care Coordination12 roles17.4%
- Psychotherapy7 roles10.1%
- Group Therapy5 roles7.2%
- Clinical Assessment4 roles5.8%
- Clinical Documentation3 roles4.3%
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)3 roles4.3%
Where Social Worker roles are
Among the 64 of 69 open roles we could place on a map.
- Ohio4
Employers hiring Social Workers
14 in total, most open roles first.
- VAVeterans Health Administration51 roles
- CCCleveland Clinic4 roles
- AdventHealth2 roles
- ISIndian Health Service2 roles
- AUAir National Guard Units1 role
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