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Baltimore, Maryland

NP Baltimore - Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$80k

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: The Childrens Guild Brooklyn Campus - Baltimore, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $60000.00 - $80000.00Salary, Now Hiring: School Social Worker The Children's Guild | Baltimore, Maryland Are you a social worker who believes every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn? At The Children's Guild, we know that a child's ability to succeed in school is deeply connected to their social, emotional, and family well-being. We are looking for a compassionate, skilled School Social Worker to join our Baltimore team and serve as a vital bridge between students, families, schools, and the community. Who We Are The Children's Guild is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of TranZed Alliance — one of the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region. Our Baltimore special education school serves students with emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and other diverse learning needs in a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment. Our interdisciplinary team of special educators, therapists, clinicians, psychologists, and support staff work together every day to ensure every student thrives — academically, socially, emotionally, and developmentally.

  • vision toward full licensure (LCSW-C, LCSW) Mileage reimbursement for home and community visits Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care, PBIS, and child welfare best practices Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment Meaningful work — your advocacy and support change the trajectory of children's lives every day Ready to Make a Difference? If you are a dedicated social work professional who believes every child deserves a champion, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

The School Social Worker provides individual and group counseling while connecting students and families to essential community resources and wraparound services. They also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to conduct assessments, support IEP/504 planning, and maintain compliance with agency and state standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess active Maryland licensure (LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C). The role requires 2–5 years of experience in a school or child welfare setting, along with a valid driver's license and knowledge of trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual counselingPsychosocial assessmentsIEP planningCase managementCrisis interventionSafety planningDe-escalationCommunity outreachDocumentationStudent advocacyAttendance intervention

Social Worker Career Context

Childrens Guild ranks #9 of 13 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Maryland, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (45 salary observations; 58 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (1,745 salary observations; 3,750 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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About Childrens Guild

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Clinical supervision toward full licensure (LCSW-C, LCSW)
Mileage reimbursement for home and community visits
Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care, PBIS, and child welfare best practices
Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment