Hourly Wage for School Social Worker Salary in the United States

How much does a School Social Worker make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a School Social Worker in the United States is $20 as of September 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $18 and $22. Hourly rate 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. 

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$18 to $22
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What is a School Social Worker?

A School Social Worker provides counseling and psycho-social services to children and adolescents in schools at both micro and macro levels. Social workers work as mental health experts, leaders of social and emotional development within the school community, family-school liaisons, and program development experts. They aim to address student issues by working with an ecological, systems approach with parents, the school, and the community. They also work with crisis intervention, group treatment, child neglect and abuse identification and reporting, integrating services to culturally and ec...

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Counseling and Consulting of VA - Henrico , VA
Master's Degree from an accredited school, and a current Virginia license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If you do not meet these minimum requirements, then your application will not be ...
ZipRecruiter - 39 days ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Matrix Providers Inc. - Fort Belvoir , VA
Clinical Social Workers shall have a Master's or Doctorate Degree from a Council on Social Work, (CSWE) Accredited School, Certification in addiction social work is preferred. * Current, unrestricted ...
ZipRecruiter - 85 days ago
Social Worker
Talkspace - Norfolk , VA
A LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or PhD in Clinical Psychology * Minimum of 3 years of direct clinical experience * Individual Professional malpractice liability insurance policy * Submission of a fully completed ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Behavioral Health Counselor- LCSW or LCP
GPW Health Center - Manassas , VA
Must be LCSW, LPC, LMFT or LCP currently licensed in Virginia Company Description The GPW Health ... The area enjoys premiere schools, performing arts, national refuges and parks, and a mix of housing ...
ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago
After School Counselor
Together Lives Change - Hampton , VA
The primary goal of an After School worker is to maintain a safe, structured therapeutic ... social skills. 6.As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so that they are appropriate to ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Adolescent Health Center - Midlothian , VA
Seeking full or part time mental health counselor to provide individual and family counseling in Midlothian, VA. Must be licensed in Virginia. Will assist with credentialing to insurance panels. Our ...
ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of School Social Worker in the United States. The average hourly rate for School Social Worker ranges from $18 to $22 with the average hourly pay of $20. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $18 to $23 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $20.

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