High-Paying Social Worker Jobs

Social work is a fulfilling field that enables you to make a significant impact on individuals and communities. At Ladders, we introduce you to a range of social worker jobs that offer $100K+ salaries. Find out about the roles, responsibilities, required qualifications, and more.

Roles and Responsibilities

Social workers wear many hats, serving individuals, families, and communities. They work in diverse settings, including schools, hospitals, and government agencies. Social workers' roles often involve crisis intervention, counseling, connecting clients with resources, policy development, and much more.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Career growth in this field can be dynamic and rewarding. With a proven track record and increasing responsibilities, social workers can move into supervisory or managerial roles, or specialize in areas like clinical social work or policy advocacy.

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$100K - $115K *

Champion transformative behavioral health care by conducting adult autism assessments. Leverage your expertise to deliver compassionate evaluations and reports, impacting lives through your diagnostic...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $95K *

Lead the charge in integrated therapy and wellness for seniors by providing personalized care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance residents' independence and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing integrated therapy and wellness services for seniors. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance independence, confidence, and quality of life, while driving program deve...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $160K *

Make your mark at a vibrant outpatient clinic, providing essential psychological services and collaborating with a team committed to clinical excellence and client well-being across diverse population...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering staff and enhancing child welfare services. Lead and mentor social case workers in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of practice while...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$294K - $358K *

Transform mental health services by leading a multidisciplinary team, overseeing complex cases, and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing high-quality care to adults with serious mental...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Empower the mental health continuum by delivering comprehensive psychological services, including crisis management and therapeutic support, for inpatient and outpatient care focused on acute stress...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of essential operational functions and lead a 121-bed nursing facility to promote quality healthcare, employee engagement, and positive resident experiences while ensuring compliance an...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $105K *

Empower youth by providing comprehensive social work services, addressing diverse psychiatric conditions with a focus on treatment goals and discharge planning for patients aged 12 to 17...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for complex inpatients, collaborating with medical professionals in a supportive hospital environment focused on comprehensive patie...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to mental health by delivering psychological services and assessments within a correctional setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support individuals' behavioral and treatm...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $160K *

Make your mark at the forefront of healthcare in corrections, managing patient care and supporting their health needs in a dynamic environment. As a vital team member, you will deliver quality nursing...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to improving health outcomes in a diverse correctional setting. As a Registered Nurse 2, you'll provide essential medical care, lead health initiatives, and support patien...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $104K *

Champion high-quality mental health services by guiding and supervising a dedicated team of support workers. Ensure compliance with clinical practices, foster professional development, and enhance cli...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Empower at-risk children by providing expert ABA services as a BCBA. Lead assessments, develop behavior plans, and deliver therapy to support healing and stability in a residential program focused on...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $130K *

Champion mental health care in a correctional environment, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and documen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Shape positive mental health outcomes by providing psychological assessments, therapies, and neuropsychological testing. Collaborate with a diverse healthcare team to enhance patient care, ensuring co...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Lead and optimize clinical supervision for an interdisciplinary team, ensuring compliance and quality of care for underserved clients. Drive training and improvement initiatives while managing clinica...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare. This role emphasizes patient care, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring therapists thrive in a supportive...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $165K *

Transform mental health services integration by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing access and quality for Federally Qualified Health Centers, and developing resources that drive practice change...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing compassionate mental health therapy and crisis intervention, collaborating in an integrated care setting to ensure optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practic...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $88K *

Lead strategic clinical operations and oversight, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care while managing staff and budgets. Collaborate with partners to enhance program development and compliance...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $191K *

Support and enhance youth psychology and therapy excellence. Lead clinical staff, develop treatment plans, mentor professionals, and ensure high-quality, family-centered care across multiple locations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Advance mental health care by providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and crisis inte...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive psychiatric care and medication management in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Provide clinical leadership while ensuring accurate diagnoses...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What kind of Social Worker jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    On Ladders, you can find social worker jobs spanning from entry-level roles to leadership positions. You can choose from a variety of fields, including healthcare, education, and child and family services.

  • What qualifications do I need for high-paying Social Worker jobs?question toggle

    Usually, social worker positions require a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) and often, a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW). For certain roles, especially those in supervision or specialized areas, licensing, certification, or experience in a specific sector might be needed.

  • What's the salary range for Social Worker jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    The jobs listed on Ladders are vetted to pay at least $100K per year. The salary range is influenced by factors such as the specific role, years of experience, location, and type of organization.