School-Based Social Worker Baltimore
Listed compensation
$35-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About the Role
Charm City Therapy is looking for a passionate and dedicated School-Based Social Worker to join our growing team in Baltimore, MD. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of students by providing essential mental health support right where they need it most — in the classroom and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions to K-12 students within a school setting
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student well-being
- Identify and connect students and families with community resources and support services
- Participate in IEP meetings, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary team discussions
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulations
- Provide culturally competent, trauma-informed care to a diverse student population
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
- Active LMSW or LCSW licensure in the state of Maryland
- Experience working with children, adolescents, or in a school-based setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and behavioral health
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and school staff
- Ability to manage caseloads, meet deadlines, and maintain thorough documentation
- Compassionate, culturally sensitive, and student-centered approach to care
About Us
Charm City Therapy is a Baltimore-based mental health practice committed to delivering high-quality, accessible therapy services to individuals and communities across the city. We are known for our warm, collaborative culture and our deep investment in the well-being of both our clients and our clinicians. Our team is passionate about making a difference, and we support our staff with supervision, flexibility, and a mission-driven work environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 16% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $73k–$114k | Social Work median $69k (middle half $57k–$79k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Maryland | 129 active | 6,580 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 16% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland social worker listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 8% offer loan repayment142 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,485 in the last 30 days | 1,483 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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