Pays $124.8K - $145.6K — Social Worker market median is ~$69k (249 jobs)
School Based Licensed Social Worker
About the Role
School-based LCSW role. Consistent schedule. No nights or weekends. $124.8K - $145.6K salary. Onsite position.
Join SOS Personnel as a School Based Licensed Social Worker in Taos, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide school-based counseling (individual & group).
- Support student mental health and behavioral needs.
- Conduct assessments, interventions, and crisis support.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $60 - $70/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with SOS Personnel in Taos, New Mexico.
Requirements
Applicants must possess an active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license or an equivalent certification, along with experience working with children, adolescents, or in school settings. Candidates must also be able to pass a required background check for working with minors and demonstrate strong communication and clinical capabilities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Licensed Social Worker at SOS Personnel a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Social Work — ranked against 5,645 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Social Worker Career Context
In New Mexico, Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$91k across 47 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (7,408 listings).
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New Mexico's cost-of-living index is 94.2 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state — New Mexico ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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