Early Intervention Evaluator - LCSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160-$185/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible Schedule

Little Masters Development Center is seeking experienced Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to provide evaluations to children from birth to three years old through New York City’s Early Intervention Program.

We are looking for compassionate, experienced clinicians who are comfortable working with young children and their families and who can conduct thorough evaluations, communicate findings clearly, and make appropriate recommendations based on each child's individual needs.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive Supplemental Evaluations for infants and toddlers in accordance with NYC Early Intervention guidelines.

Conduct thorough parent/caregiver interviews to obtain information regarding the child's developmental, medical, social, behavioral, and family history.

Assess the child's strengths, needs, and functioning and provide appropriate recommendations based on evaluation findings.

Participate in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and establish functional, developmentally appropriate goals.

Prepare detailed and accurate evaluation reports, including assessment results, clinical observations, relevant background information, and recommended services.

  • Review and revise reports as needed to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  • Lead information conferences to review evaluation findings with families, answer questions, address concerns, and discuss recommended services and goals.
  • Advocate for children and families and collaborate with other professionals involved in the child's care.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities, including evaluation review, feedback, and clinical critique as needed.
  • Provide evaluations in home and/or daycare settings in accordance with Early Intervention requirements.
  • Complete and submit evaluations and required documentation electronically in a timely manner.

Maintain professional communication and strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues throughout the evaluation process.

Qualifications

  • Active New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required.
  • Experience working with infants, toddlers, children, and/or families preferred.
  • Experience conducting developmental, behavioral, psychosocial, or Early Intervention evaluations preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with families and other professionals.
  • Comfortable providing services in home and daycare settings.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to complete documentation accurately and within required timelines.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities available in Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan
  • Independent work environment
  • Meaningful clinical work
  • Professional collaboration
  • Opportunities for bilingual evaluators

Ongoing Opportunities

If you are a licensed and experienced LCSW who is passionate about supporting young children and their families, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical social workDevelopmental assessmentBehavioral assessmentPsychosocial assessmentClinical documentationParent interviewingCase managementAdvocacyReport writingTime management

Social Worker Career Context

Little Masters Development Center L holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 5 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $68k (middle half $48k–$80k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York600 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All licensed clinical social worker (lcsw) listings in New York654 active6,859 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York social worker listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 6% offer loan repayment654 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,543 in the last 30 days1,350 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Little Masters Development Center Lsilver tier, 80/100Top Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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. New York figures use all licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)s: too few New York Social Work postings state pay.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

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Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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.