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TheraEd Staffing Group
Carlsbad, New Mexico

School Social Worker - School

Social Worker Top 25% in Social WorkFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced School Social Worker to support students within a dynamic school district in Carlsbad, NM. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your social work expertise while playing a vital role in the academic and emotional success of students.

In this role, you'll provide direct support to students facing psychological, emotional, or social challenges that may impact their ability to thrive in the school environment. If you're driven to help students overcome barriers and improve their overall well-being, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and assess students with emotional, mental health, or social service needs
  • Collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to develop and implement effective support plans
  • Coordinate care services, provide referrals, and maintain communication among stakeholders
  • Serve as an advocate for students while fostering a safe and inclusive school environment
  • Maintain detailed records and documentation in accordance with school policies and ethical standards

Requirements

  • Active New Mexico PED License/Certification required.
  • New Mexico Licensed Social Worker with a valid School Social Work Certification
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience within the last 5 years

Benefits

  • Competitive pay package
  • Continuing Education reimbursement
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Student assessmentCase managementCrisis interventionAdvocacyCollaborationMental health supportBehavioral support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker - School at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,104 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 139 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 33 employers

8
<$80k
7
$80k-100k
3
$100k-120k
15
$120k-140k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
28% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70/hr
#3

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

$123k-$141k
#4

Clinical Supervisor - CA - LPCC and LCSW

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 6,104 Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,658/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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