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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$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional patient care by leading our Social Services team. Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to assess and meet the individual emotional and social needs of residents while ensuring...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $104K *

Empower change within correctional facilities by providing critical psychological support and guidance to inmates. Collaborate with teams to enhance treatment, ensure emotional stability, and facilita...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $88K *

Lead our dedicated clinical team by overseeing operations, enhancing service delivery, and fostering a positive environment for youth in care. Collaborate on strategic initiatives to improve treatment...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Empower families by leading trauma-informed care initiatives, implementing clinical services, and enhancing social work practices for continuous program improvement across transitional housing program...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $115K *

Lead the charge in clinical nursing supervision, ensuring quality care and operational efficiency. Collaborate with management to implement departmental plans and oversee staff training while maintain...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$76K - $115K *

Unlock potential by overseeing clinical operations, guiding staff, and ensuring compliance, while providing exceptional patient care and support. Collaborate to enhance department performance and lead...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful clinical operations by leading a dedicated team in a forensic psychiatric setting. Foster collaboration, enhance service delivery, and ensure quality care through strategic oversight a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$300K - $500K *

Join a pioneering team of psychiatrists providing patient-centered care via telehealth. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy while being supported by a robust administrative infrastructure, allowing you to...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $113K *

Take ownership of client-centered care by coordinating case management, connecting clients with vital resources, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to promote mental health and well-bei...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $86K *

Join a dynamic team to lead nursing services, ensuring quality care and well-being for residents in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide compassionate suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K *

Transform lives by leading ABA therapy as a BCBA. Guide trainees, develop behavior plans, and enhance client satisfaction while ensuring compliance and promoting growth in a supportive environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $113K *

Transform client outcomes by leading ethical and high-quality clinical practices. Empower providers with autonomy and support, ensuring development opportunities in a collaborative environment focused...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $172K *

Drive strategic leadership in regulatory programs to enhance professional standards, ensure fair registration practices, and protect public interest while fostering a high-performing, inclusive team c...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leader role impacting mental health services. Drive program success by managing a mobile resource unit, ensuring timely crisis response, and fostering community pa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $98K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality, cost-effective patient care by overseeing daily operations, managing staffing, scheduling, and compliance, while ensuring clinical excellence and operationa...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $97K *

Oversee daily operations and staff of a clinical program to ensure excellence in service delivery. Engage in compliance, coaching, documentation review, and collaborate with partners to enhance progra...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Empower individuals by providing clinical support and leadership as a BCBA, facilitating case discussions and collaboration with a team while maintaining a manageable caseload in a supportive environm...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Make your mark by providing compassionate mental health care to geriatric patients through assessments, treatment plans, and collaborative support in a flexible, team-oriented environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $97K *

Champion compassionate care as an RN in Behavioral Health, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. Join a supportive environment and utilize your nursing expertise to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Lead the charge in providing clinical supervision and direct services to clients in substance use treatment. Oversee clinical operations, ensure compliance, and enhance staff competency to uphold regu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Empower clinical teams by providing supervision, ensuring compliance, and enhancing service delivery. Oversee operations while fostering staff development and maintaining high standards for client tre...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $111K *

Lead the charge in providing clinical supervision and support for a Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, ensuring best practices in crisis intervention while collaborating closely with community resources and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $111K *

Shape the future of mental health support by supervising the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, ensuring effective crisis intervention strategies and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance community...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $104K *

Empower and supervise a dedicated team of social workers, guiding critical adult services programs while ensuring vulnerable populations receive essential support and care against complex challenges i...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by providing comprehensive psychological assessments and therapies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and outcomes in a dynamic outpatient setti...

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.