Licensed Child Welfare Social Worker

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT

1 month ago

Washington, District of Columbia$85K - $86KFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Weekends

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Compensation Intelligence

BLS OES 2024 · DC adjusted

Above Market

Salary Percentile72th percentile

25th50th75th90th+

22% above median for Social Worker in DC

Implied $/RVU:

$17(-66% vs median)median: $50/RVU

= 51% of Medicare CF ($33.40)

Experience-adjusted range

5+ yrs range:$70k – $88kp50–p75

Job Description

About the Role

Join LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT as a Licensed Child Welfare Social Worker – $85K - $86K in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Home Office (Headquarters) - DC - Washington, DC 20036Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's of Social Work RequiredSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $86,000.

Key Responsibilities

provide case management for children, and their families that have been placed in foster care in the Distric.

provide assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families to fac.

conduct safety assessments, determine service needs, and monitor progress toward case plan goals.

provide thorough information about where to go and how to apply.

Requirements

DC LGSW or LMSW: Knowledge or understanding of child welfare systems and guidance

Master’s degree (MSW) from an accredited college or university; licensed to practice social work in DC & MD

Culturally competent: experience with different cultures, religions, and nationalities.

Experience in writing cohesive and coherent court reports, treatment plans, contact notes, and monthly reports.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $85K - $86K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT as a Licensed Child Welfare Social Worker – $85K - $86K.

Key Skills

Case ManagementSafety AssessmentsService Needs DeterminationCase Plan MonitoringFamily Visitation SupervisionLiaisonAdvocacyRecord KeepingReport PreparationCommunity Resource ReferralTeamworkTreatment PlanningMedical CoordinationBehavioral Health CoordinationFoster Care PlacementTrauma Informed Therapy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Licensed Child Welfare Social Worker position at LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT lists compensation for this physician position at $85k to $86k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($85k–$86k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Safety Assessments, Service Needs Determination, Case Plan Monitoring, Family Visitation Supervision, Liaison, Advocacy, Record Keeping. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Child Welfare Social Worker will manage cases for children and families in DC foster care, providing assistance to improve social and psychological functioning to achieve timely permanency outcomes. Key duties include conducting safety assessments, monitoring case plans, facilitating vi...

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