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Frederick, Maryland

Temporary Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)

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Listed compensation

$65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Adelphi is seeking a qualified Itinerant Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) to provide therapeutic and mental health support services to students at a school in Frederick County, Maryland.

The ideal candidate will work closely with school administration, educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to address students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs through individualized therapeutic intervention in accordance with established guidelines, school procedures, and standards of practice.

Job Quick Facts

  • Job ID: EDU-1327-04
  • Profession: Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C)
  • Location: Frederick County, Maryland
  • Facility Type: School
  • Job Type: Contract, Full-Time
  • Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • Assignment Duration: Full School Year
  • Anticipated Start Date: November 2026
  • Caseload: Up to 30 students
  • School Coverage: Approximately 8 schools throughout the week
  • Service Delivery: In-Person
  • Rate: $65/hr

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
  • Current Maryland Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) license.
  • Minimum of three years of professional experience as a therapist.
  • Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills.
  • Understanding of professional ethics and behaviors.

Preferred

  • Experience working in schools with children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral difficulties.
  • Crisis De-Escalation Certification (CPI or other).

Responsibilities

  • Travel to multiple assigned schools (approximately 8 locations) throughout the week to deliver school-based therapeutic services.
  • Provide individual and group therapeutic counseling services to students experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
  • Assess student mental health needs and develop appropriate therapeutic intervention plans.
  • Provide crisis intervention and behavioral support services as needed.
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to address student needs.
  • Coordinate therapeutic services with school personnel and community-based agencies.
  • Participate in IEP meetings and student support team discussions as appropriate.
  • Develop and implement interventions to improve students' emotional regulation, coping skills, and social functioning.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions, interventions, and student progress.
  • Monitor student outcomes and adjust therapeutic approaches as necessary.
  • Provide consultation and recommendations to school staff regarding student mental health and behavioral concerns.
  • Ensure services comply with district policies, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual counselingGroup counselingStudent assessmentCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Temporary Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) at Adelphi Staffing a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 33 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 36% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)ranked against 2,010 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$129k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in Maryland144 active7,183 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% remote · 36% no call · 61% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland Social Worker listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 8% offer loan repayment144 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,010 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Frederick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,155/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.