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ChristianaCare
Newark, Delaware

Social Worker II - MSW - ED - Newark - 3p-11:30p - 15K Sign-On Bonus

Social Worker Top 25% in Social WorkFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.34-$48.55/hr

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Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

The successful candidate may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus to be paid within first year of a two-year commitment.

If you are an energetic, motivated, compassionate Social Worker that understands the importance of care coordination and who is seeking a work environment filled with Love and Excellence, ChristianaCare is where you want to be.

ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (over 1200 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.

​ChristianaCare Offers

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
  • Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
  • Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash-out
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance

Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

  • RN Case Manager - manage patient care and drive patient progression and establish a discharge plan.
  • Social Worker – resolve psycho-social barriers and supports discharge needs.
  • Utilization Management – review patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.

The Care Management Model

  • Our Care Management Triad Team Model is a collaboration between the following:
  • RN Case Manager - manage patient care and drive patient progression and establish a discharge plan.
  • Social Worker – resolve psycho-social barriers and supports discharge needs.
  • Utilization Management – review patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.

Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master of Social Services degree (MSS) from an accredited graduate school required prior to hire date.

  • Licensed CSW or MSW as required by the state of Delaware prior to hire date.
  • Acute Care Social Work experience preferred.

Special Requirements

  • CCM preferred within 18 months of eligibility.
  • Hourly Pay Range: $30.34 - $48.55

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

  • Post End Date
  • Oct 3, 2026
  • EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will resolve psychosocial barriers to care and support patient discharge needs within a collaborative care management team. They will work alongside RN Case Managers and Utilization Management staff to ensure appropriate patient progression and care delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master of Social Services (MSS) from an accredited institution. A valid license as a CSW or MSW in the state of Delaware is required prior to the hire date.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Discharge planningPsychosocial assessmentPatient advocacyCrisis interventionCase managementInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker II - MSW - ED - Newark - 3p-11:30p - 15K Sign-On Bonus at ChristianaCare a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,097 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
27%
CME allowance
27%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

7.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Social Work

  • On-site

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$2,037/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About ChristianaCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, Delaware
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $15,000
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
403(b) with company contributions
Paid time off
12 weeks paid parental leave