How much does a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW make in Washington, DC? The average Clinical Social Worker - LCSW salary in Washington, DC is $89,400 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $81,900 and $98,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Salary $75,072 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Salary $81,900 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Salary $89,400 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Salary $98,800 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Salary $107,358 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25% $81,900 10% $75,072 90% $107,358 75% $98,800 $89,400 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Clinical Social Worker - LCSW counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems. Provides clinical social work services to patients and their families. Being a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW requires a master's degree of social work (MSW). Coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions and provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes. In addition, Clinical Social Worker - LCSW typically reports to the head of a unit/department. Requires a state license to practice clinical social work. Clinical Social Worker - LCSW's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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