Social Worker School SW

Thera Peds

1 day ago

Scotch Plains, New Jersey$50 - $65/hrFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join TheraPeds as a School Social Worker – $50-65/hr, M-F in United States. About Us TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide School Social Worker (SW) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

time, 37.5 hours/week April – June 24th (25/26) School Year, 8 weeks Prek

12 grades M

3:20 pm. Job Duties: evaluations, consultation, eligibility and diagnostics, student services Guaranteed Hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time On site, in

person Dual support from the District and TheraPeds Manageable caseloads $50

Requirements

quality School Social Worker (SW) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment. Job Description and Responsibilities This is a full

time, 37.5 hours/week April – June 24th (25/26) School Year, 8 weeks Prek

12 grades M

3:20 pm. Job Duties: evaluations, consultation, eligibility and diagnostics, student services Guaranteed Hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time On site, in

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $50 - $65/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with TheraPeds in United States.

Key Skills

Social workIEP developmentSpecial education lawBehavior intervention planningTherapy servicesAssessmentsInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsDocumentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker School SW at Thera Peds a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Thera Peds is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Thera Peds lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $243k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $243000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($50k–$243k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, IEP development, Special education law, Behavior intervention planning, Therapy services, Assessments, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Communication skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The School Social Worker will provide therapy services, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans for students. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, educators, and parents, to support student needs.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Professional development, Continuing education, Guaranteed hours, Bi-monthly salary deposits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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