School Based Licensed Social Worker
Listed compensation
$124.8K–$145.6K
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Job Description
Benefits
- Consistent school schedule
- Stable government contract
- Competitive salary
Urgent Hiring
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – School-Based | Taos, NM
We are actively hiring immediately for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to support students in a school-based setting in Taos, New Mexico.
This is a federal contract opportunity with strong pay, consistent hours, and the chance to make a real impact working with children and adolescents.
- Location: Taos, NM (Onsite – No Remote)
- Position Type: W-2 | Full-Time | School-Based
- Start Date: ASAP (Fast hiring process)
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
- Maintain clinical documentation and reports
Requirements (Apply Now If You Meet These)
- Active LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or equivalent
- Experience with children, adolescents, or school settings
- Ability to pass background check (required for working with minors)
- Strong communication and clinical skills
Preferred
- School social work experience
- Trauma-informed care / behavioral health background
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly compensation with additional fringe pay in lieu of traditional benefits, in compliance with federal contract requirements. Pay: $65–$70/hour total compensation (includes federally required fringe pay in lieu of traditional benefits).
Why This Role
- Stable government contract
- Consistent school schedule (no nights/weekends)
- Opportunity to work in a meaningful, mission-driven environment
Apply Now – FAST Hiring
We are interviewing immediately and filling this role quickly.
Submit your application today to be considered within 24–48 hours.
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 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,518 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $147k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in social work | ranked against 6,518 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$146k | Social Work median $76k (middle half $57k–$86k)257 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$147k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New Mexico | 53 active | 6,601 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 44% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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