School Social Worker Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a School Social Worker make in Washington, DC? The average School Social Worker salary in Washington, DC is $73,534 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $66,008 and $82,055. 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.

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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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High School Counselor or Social Worker

RM Group - Tucson , AZ

2024-2025 High School Counselor/Social Worker ROSE Academies are looking for a School Counselor for the 2024-2025SY. The ROSE Academies are a public charter school the Tucson community has trusted ...

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Spanish Bilingual Social Worker, Middle School

Unity Schools - Oakland , CA

Spanish Bilingual Social Worker, Middle School Oakland Unity Middle School (OUMS) is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, empathetic School Social Worker to join our team! (Check out ...

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School Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW / LMFT)

Northern Valley Indian Health - Woodland , CA

The School Based Behavioral Health Therapist provides direct mental health therapy and case ... Must hold current license or registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, ...

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LCPC/LCSW - CSCT (Bonner, MT)

Aware Inc. - Missoula , MT

As a School-Based Treatment Specialist, you will work directly with children, their parents ... Must be licensed or licensable as an LCSW, LCPC, or Psychologist, or any other such license as ...

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Hospice Social Worker

Russell-Murray Hospice - El Reno , OK

... school of social work accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education. - Can also be a LCSW ... Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed through the State of Oklahoma, although not required.

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Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW)

Southern Oregon Home Health - Medford , OR

Master's Degree from a school of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Educations ... Licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work.

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What does a School Social Worker do?

Common responsibilities of a School Social Worker

Complete written documentation of clinical services including completing diagnostic evaluations, progress notes, Medicaid billing notes as requested by the district, and PPT Progress Summaries.

December 02, 2022

Actively listens to and assists with questions regarding evaluation data and information provided by other members of the team.

December 19, 2022

Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participant that are of reasonable length and address relevant educational topics as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators.

January 19, 2023

Facilitates communication between the home and school, seeking to involve families in the educational process of their children and providing feedback to the school on family situations and problems.

January 23, 2023

Collaborate with other staff, as necessary, to implement grant-funded programming to accelerate learning for students with a variety of needs including special education, at-risk, limited English proficient students and others, to bring them to grade level proficiency.

March 17, 2023

Maintains an effective system of record keeping, which will ensure confidentiality and accountability, in addition to, keeping documentation of all related service notes which includes clinical notes including individual and group session documentation.

March 22, 2023

Demonstrates a strong work ethic, extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development, and a documented track record of personal and professional success.

March 26, 2023

Assisting team members to understand mental health and behavioral concerns of students identified as needing assistance and the potential impact of chosen interventions.

April 22, 2023

Participates in committees established by the school district, examples may include, but are not limited to, the Student Assistance Committee and Weapons Evaluation Committee.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for School Social Worker in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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66008

82055

73534

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

66113

82226

73631

What is the average salary for School Social Worker in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of School Social Worker in Washington, DC. The base salary for School Social Worker ranges from $66,008 to $82,055 with the average base salary of $73,534. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,113 to $82,226 with the average total cash compensation of $73,631.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,534	$66,008 - $82,055
Bonus	$97	$105 - $171
Total Pay	$73,631	$66,113 - $82,226

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

School Social Worker Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,020 - $82,069	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,020 - $82,069	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,020 - $82,069	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,881 - $81,897	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,020 - $82,069	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,020 - $82,069	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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