Social Worker (Domestic)
Listed compensation
$60K - $80K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Position Summary
Provides full case management and counsels individuals, groups and/or family regarding psychological or emotional problems, develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in various settings in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards of practice, and conducts assessments and/or screens relevant to the population being served or program.
In addition to performing duties of the position, Lead Individual provides supervision to assigned program staff including but not limited to: hiring, training, weekly supervision, completing chart audits, and performance documentation to ensure continuity of care and accountability of services.
Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000 annually.
Essential Duties
- Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) and Sexual Harassment standards at care provider facilities, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
- Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Provides support, training, to the Resource Family, working in collaboration with various members of the treatment team
- Conduct Pre-Service and on-going trainings to Resource Families as indicated.
- Develops a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
- Conducts assessments and screens as required.
- Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.
- Assists in maintaining client.
- Provides timely and accurate documentation as required by payment source.
- Transports clients to appointments and activities as required.
Minimum Qualifications
MA, MS, MSW, PsyD or PhD in a related field of human services from an accredited school. Proficiency in threshold language is required of positions primarily assigned to mono-lingual clients.
(Some contracts may allow waiver of advanced degree, with a minimum BA/BA and two or more years of directly relevant experience.)
Additional Requirements
Must be license-eligible or a registered intern and must have a minimum of one semester of relevant practicum, working with adolescents or families.
- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
- Must be able to complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to, First Aid/CPR, PRIDE, and as applicable to program.
Key Responsibilities
Provides full case management and counseling to individuals and families while developing therapeutic treatment plans. The role also involves supervising program staff, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (Domestic) at Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Social Work — ranked against 6,407 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (802 salary observations; 1,903 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (5,495 salary observations; 21,837 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 26% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in social work | ranked against 6,407 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $60k–$80k | Social Work median $85k (middle half $77k–$106k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $98k median in California | $81k nationally (+20%)802 state / 5,495 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 703 active | 6,405 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 26% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Social Worker listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment750 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,452 in the last 30 days | 1,421 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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