Temporary Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)
Listed compensation
$65/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 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 power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in Maryland | 144 active | 7,183 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% remote · 36% no call · 61% no weekends33 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Social Worker listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 8% offer loan repayment144 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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