Social Worker - In Home Outreach Counselor (IHOC)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28.06-$40.09/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

Counsels individuals, groups and/or family regarding psychological or emotional problems, develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in various settings in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards of practice, and conducts assessments and/or screens relevant to the population being served or program.

Salary Range: $28.06 - $40.09 per hour.

Essential Duties

Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Shared Core Practice Model, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, and established agency policies.

  • Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
  • Develops a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
  • Conducts assessments and screens as required.
  • Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.
  • Assists in maintaining client.
  • Provides timely and accurate documentation as required by payment source.
  • Transports clients to appointments and activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

MA, MS, MSW, PsyD or PhD in a related field of human services from an accredited school. Proficiency in threshold language required of positions primarily assigned to mono-lingual clients.

Additional Qualifications

SW1: Must be license-eligible or a registered intern and must have a minimum of one semester of relevant practicum, working with adolescents or families.

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Must be able to complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to, First Aid/CPR, PRIDE, and as applicable to program.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides therapeutic support and crisis intervention to individuals and families while developing comprehensive treatment plans. They are also responsible for conducting assessments and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with agency standards.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

CounselingTherapeutic Treatment PlanningCase ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationClient Transportation

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (764 salary observations; 1,972 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (5,323 salary observations; 22,139 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 26% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$58k–$83kSocial Work median $68k (middle half $59k–$116k)52 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$98k median in California$81k nationally (+20%)764 state / 5,323 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in California703 active6,408 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 26% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Social Worker listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment750 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,452 in the last 30 days1,424 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 25 employers
5
<$85k
7
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
15
$115k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
46%
CME allowance
43%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,407 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County

Mental Health Care
Fullerton, CA
201-500 employees

Living in Long Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$961k
Typical market rent
$2,412/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.