Social Worker - In Home Outreach Counselor (IHOC)
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.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $58k–$83k | Social 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 703 active | 6,408 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 26% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Social Worker listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment750 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,452 in the last 30 days | 1,424 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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