Social Worker- LMSW or LCSW
Listed compensation
$60-$68/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – Early Intervention
- Location: Queens–NY
- Company: TheraCare
- Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Hourly, & Fee-for-Service
- Pay: $60.00-$68.00
About TheraCare
TheraCare has been a trusted provider of Early Intervention services across all five boroughs of New York City for over three decades. Our mission is to support the growth and development of children from birth to age 3 through family-centered, evidence-based practices. We are seeking Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) who are passionate about working with children and families in natural settings.
Position Overview
As an LMSW providing Early Intervention services, you will support children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays. Services are delivered in home and community environments in partnership with families and other care team members. You will use your clinical expertise to provide both direct services and family support.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver social work services to children ages 0–3 in home and community settings.
- Provide support to families as part of an interdisciplinary Early Intervention team.
- Develop and implement strategies aligned with IFSP goals.
- Document services and maintain records in compliance with NYC EI program standards.
- Engage in ongoing communication with caregivers, service coordinators, and related providers.
- Promote family capacity building through education and coaching.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Competitive rates for service sessions and evaluations.
- Clinical mentorship and professional support.
- Mobile documentation system for ease of use.
- Opportunities for CEUs and continuing education. Referral and retention bonus programs
What We Offer
- Opportunities for CEUs and continuing education.
- Referral and retention bonus programs.
- Current LMSW license issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
- Experience working with children under 5 and/or families strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and family-centered practice.
- Ability to work independently and manage documentation deadlines.
- Access to reliable transportation to travel throughout the assigned borough.
- Hand dexterity ability (ability to operate mobile device, smart phone, computer).
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to travel to various locations on a near daily basis.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Physical Requirements
*Rates are determined based on a combination of factors such as experience level, assignment location, service setting, and applicable program guidelines.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
TheraCare Queens holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 9 active listings.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$141k | Social Work median $54k (middle half $44k–$78k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$123k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New York | 627 active | 6,518 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 38% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| TheraCare Queens | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index9 active listings |
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