Pays $59k-$97k — Social Worker market median is ~$71k (9 jobs)
About the Role
Inpatient float social work. Day shift, 40 hrs/week. Saturday and Sunday required. Richmond, VA.
Join VCU Health as a Clinical Social Worker – Float, Weekends, Day Shift in Richmond, Virginia, United States. This inpatient position is a 40-hour per week, day shift, that requires Saturday and Sunday as part of the weekly schedule. It is on-site at VCU Health main campus in downtown Richmond, VA.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $58,698 - $96,741
- Clinical Social Worker 2: $58,697.60 - $87,942.40.
- Clinical Social Worker 3: $62,420.80 - $96,740.80.
- Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
- EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Social Worker provides temporary cross-departmental coverage of care coordination services, including psychosocial assessments and discharge planning. They also facilitate treatment compliance and provide education to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work degree from an accredited program and have at least one year of clinical social work experience. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in the State of Virginia is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 12% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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