Social Worker Educator LCSW
Listed compensation
$35.62-$52.99/hr
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Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)
Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.
Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.
Leaders in Specialized Care
Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.
Why SJHMC?
- Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
- Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
- Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.
- This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges. Every day, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources.
You'll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.
To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.
- Job Requirements
- Required
- Master's degree in Social Work
- Five (5) years of soical work experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker: AZ (LCSW: AZ)
Key Responsibilities
The social worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide crisis intervention for patients and families. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advocate for clients and connect them with necessary community resources.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in Arizona. A minimum of five years of social work experience is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $74k–$110k | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $85k (middle half $74k–$88k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$92k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Arizona | 107 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All licensed clinical social worker (lcsw) listings in Arizona | 112 active | 6,956 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona social worker listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,508 in the last 30 days | 1,457 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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