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TheraCare Queens
New York, New York

Social Worker- LMSW or LCSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$68/hr

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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

Child developmentClinical documentationCase managementInterdisciplinary collaborationIFSP goal implementationCaregiver communication

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.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$141kSocial Work median $54k (middle half $44k–$78k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$123k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York627 active6,518 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 38% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
TheraCare Queenssilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index9 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, 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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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

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About TheraCare Queens

Hospitals and Health Care
White Plains, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Rates
Clinical Mentorship
Professional Support
Mobile Documentation System
CEU Opportunities
Referral Bonus
Retention Bonus

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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