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Fox Subacute - Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Fox Subacute - Mechanicsburg is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in Mechanicsburg, PA. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients by providing emotional support, resource coordination, and advocacy within a subacute care setting. The Social Worker will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for our patients and their families.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psycho-social assessments of patients and their families to identify needs and provide appropriate support.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Advocate for patient rights and access to community resources.
  • Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and families.
  • Coordinate discharge planning and facilitate referrals to community services and support networks.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all regulatory and facility policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
  • Valid license or certification as required by the State of Pennsylvania.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare or subacute care setting preferred.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay at $30.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Paid time off

About the Company

Fox Subacute - Mechanicsburg is committed to providing exceptional care in a supportive and patient-centered environment. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to improve patient outcomes through comprehensive care plans and compassionate support. We value integrity, respect, and dedication, and strive to create a workplace where all employees can grow and thrive.

Key Skills

Care planningPatient advocacyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMultidisciplinary collaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 26% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62kSocial Work median $56k (middle half $49k–$64k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Pennsylvania217 active6,469 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 26% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment246 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,430 in the last 30 days1,521 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 14 employers
6
<$85k
7
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
17
$115k-130k
1
$134k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
26%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · San Diego, California

$117k-$134k
#2

LICSW/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

LifeStance Health · St. Paul, Minnesota

$73k-$126k
#3

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

$74k-$126k
#4

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,359 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Fox Subacute - Mechanicsburg

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay at $30.00 per hour
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid time off

Living in Mechanicsburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$350k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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