Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k

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Job Description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Social Worker, LMSW

We seek a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker to provide clinical support to individuals enrolled in our Career Access Program. The Clinician will play a critical role in supporting participants' emotional well-being, addressing mental health concerns, and ensuring their success in the program. The ideal candidate will have experience in counseling, mental health support, and working with individuals with disabilities.

Career Access program is a community outreach initiative designed to offer vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.

Location: Bronx, NY 10455

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work or Mental Health Counseling,

Currently licensed (LMHC or LMSW).

Minimum of 2 years of experience providing clinical counseling services, with a preference for experience in vocational rehabilitation or working with individuals with disabilities.

Social Worker LMSW Principal Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to clients in the Career Access Program.

Assess and address mental health concerns that may impact the client’s ability to engage in vocational training and rehabilitation.

Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e. g., Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to support clients preferred.

Work closely with the certified rehabilitation counselor, economic empowerment specialists, and other program staff to ensure holistic client support.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
  • And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: voa-gny.org

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling to clients while assessing mental health concerns that impact vocational training. They will collaborate with rehabilitation counselors and economic empowerment specialists to ensure holistic support for program participants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling and possess a current LMSW or LMHC license. A minimum of two years of experience in clinical counseling, preferably in vocational rehabilitation or disability services, is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual counselingAssessmentCase managementCrisis interventionDisability support

Social Worker Career Context

In New York, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$79k (152 salary observations; 241 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (1,219 salary observations; 3,390 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 31 employers

11
<$80k
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$80k-95k
4
$95k-110k
4
$110k-125k
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$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

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#4

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

$115k-$120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,488 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 11.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 66% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Volunteers of America - Greater New York

Non-profit Organizations
New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday