School Licensed Social Worker
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Job Description
Job Title
School Licensed Social Worker
Pay Range
Based upon experience.
Job Description
Are you a Licensed Social Worker with experience supporting children or adolescents? Do you have a passion for helping students navigate emotional, behavioral, or social challenges in a school setting? If you're looking for a consistent, school-based schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance - and an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people - this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Nyman Associates is a local, trusted educational services provider for school-based and early intervention therapy services, proudly serving Southeastern PA, New Jersey, and Delaware for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate Licensed Social Workers who are excited to support students' social-emotional wellbeing.
Why Join Nyman?
- As a well-established partner to many schools in the region, we offer:
- A variety of placement opportunities tailored to your interests, age group preferences, and schedule
- Support from dedicated Clinical Leads and Clinical Directors with firsthand experience as clinicians or educators
- Consistent support and professional development opportunities
Position Summary
As a school-based social worker, you will provide a range of services to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs. You will collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, parents, and community resources to create an environment conducive to academic success and personal development.
Responsibilities Include
- Counseling and support
- Assessment and evaluation
- Crisis intervention
- Parent and family engagement
- Prevention and education to promote positive mental health and social-emotional skills
Resource Referrals
Maintain accurate and confidential records of all interactions and interventions with students and families.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program
- State licensure or certification as a social worker (LSW, LCSW or equivalent) or School Counselor certificate through the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a school or similar setting (Preferred
Benefits
- Employee (W2)
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses
- Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
- Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums
- Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
- Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.
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Key Responsibilities
The social worker will provide counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral support to students within a school environment. They will also collaborate with teachers, families, and community resources to promote student mental health and academic success.
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, 44% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $69k (middle half $50k–$72k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New Jersey | 171 active | 6,440 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 28% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey social worker listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment187 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,591 in the last 30 days | 1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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