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Carbondale, Pennsylvania

School Social Worker - Forest City Regional School District

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45k-$55k

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Carbondale - Carbondale, PA, Salary Range: $45000.00 - $55000.00Salary/year, Provide individual, group, and family treatment consistent with treatment plan and identified therapeutic needs of clients(s), using up-to-date therapy methods/models Conduct initial evaluations of clients’ mental health problems and formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan, consistent with clinical standards Document all client services/contacts in client record Complete all necessary clinical documentation, assessments, treatment plans and reviews, and evaluations/summaries in a timely manner following program procedures Complete necessary documentation required for managed care/Insurance authorizations and reauthorizations Participate in staff/clinical team meetings, supervision, and case reviews for administrative purposes and the development and implementation of client treatment Responsible to attend workshops, seminars, conferences, etc., for continued professional growth, to stay abreast of best practices, and/or to ensure relevant skills and knowledge for effective performance Refer child, adolescent and/or family for additional or alternative services, as indicated Advocate for clients, their rights and assist clients in ensuring their rights are protected and preserved Enter and maintain daily schedule into computer as required by departmental procedures Comply with Agency policies and procedures, including those regarding conduct, confidentiality, and record keeping Qualifications: License or Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred, bachelors considered.

Experience treating children/adolescents with mental health issues and their families. Experience with evidence based /supported trauma therapy model a plus.

Key Responsibilities

The School Social Worker will provide individual, group, and family therapy while conducting mental health evaluations and formulating treatment plans. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical documentation and advocating for the rights and needs of students and their families.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree or license in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, though a Bachelor's degree may be considered. Experience in treating children and adolescents with mental health issues is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentTreatment planningIndividual therapyGroup therapyCase managementAdvocacyCrisis interventionTrauma-informed careInsurance authorizationDiagnostic formulation

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$45k–$55kSocial Work median $86k (middle half $70k–$95k)357 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$51k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Pennsylvania205 active6,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 30% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Social Worker listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment235 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,525 in the last 30 days1,439 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 22 employers
9
<$80k
5
$80k-95k
8
$95k-110k
8
$110k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
32%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,407 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Carbondale

Typical market rent
$1,333/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.