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TheraEd Staffing Group
Carlsbad, New Mexico

School Social Worker - School

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo 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 6,344 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 71/100, 118 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in social workranked against 6,344 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $75k (middle half $64k–$84k)305 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New Mexico55 active6,357 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 26% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,592 in the last 30 days1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index118 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,344 Social Work listings), Top Employers work-life 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

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 29 employers
9
<$85k
4
$85k-105k
8
$105k-125k
11
$125k-145k
1
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
38% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

FFS Clinical Supervisor - LCSW

Northeast Family Services · New York, New York

$62-$70/hr
#2

Medical Social Worker - Population Health (Full Time, Day)

NorthBay Health · Fairfield, California

$55.87-$67.96/hr
#3

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

$123k-$141k
#4

Mental Health Clinician (LCSW or LMFT), Suicide Risk and Assessment (ASSIST Program)

$59.42-$66.62/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,344 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Typical market rent
$1,596/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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