Location

Remote Social Worker Jobs in California

Remote Social Worker Jobs in California with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

119+ positions available

119+ Remote Social Worker Jobs in California Available Now

Prioritize:

119 jobs

These 106 roles pay ~$107k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution106 jobs · 50 employers

37
<$95k
24
$95k-115k
27
$115k-135k
10
$135k-155k
8
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution106 jobs · 50 employers

0
1-2
6
3-4
33
5-6
48
7-8
19
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Ascend Healthcare logo

Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) California, (Remote)

Ascend HealthcareEmployer score · SilverRemote

Social Worker
$100,000-$110,000
2d ago
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) logo

ICMS LCSW Program Clinician - Special Programs (JR 5858)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)Remote

Social Worker
$37.4-$45.98 per hour
4d ago
Headlight logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker- California

HeadlightEmployer score · SilverRemote

Social Worker
$90,000-$111,000
1w ago
LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverClaremont, CA

Social Worker
$117,000-$134,000
1w ago
Hybrid
LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverCulver City, CA

Social Worker
$117,000-$134,000
1w ago
Hybrid
Headlight logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - LCSW - LPC - LMFT

HeadlightEmployer score · SilverRemote

Social Worker
$70-$90 per hour
1w ago
LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverSanta Monica, CA

Social Worker
$117,000-$134,000
1w ago
Hybrid
LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverMarina del Rey, CA

Social Worker
$117,000-$134,000
1w ago
Hybrid
LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverModesto, CA

Social Worker
$117,000-$134,000
1w ago
Hybrid
Banyan Treatment Centers logo

Telehealth Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, or LPC) - Part-Time

Banyan Treatment CentersRemote

Social Worker
$40-$60 per hour
1w ago
Pinnacle Treatment Brand logo

Clinical Supervisor – California Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Pinnacle Treatment BrandCanoga Park, CA

Social Worker
$45,000-$50,000
1w ago
Hybrid
Golden Gate Regional Center logo

Social Worker - Early Start

Golden Gate Regional CenterSan Rafael, CA

Social Worker
$58,000-$77,000
1w ago
Hybrid
Family Care Network logo

Program Supervisor II (Clinical) - LCSW Preferred

Family Care NetworkSan Luis Obispo, CA

Social Worker
$79,000-$119,000
1w ago
Hybrid
HOLT International Children's Services logo

Adoption Social Worker - Southern California

HOLT International Children's ServicesAgoura Hills, CA

Social Worker
$27-$30 per hour
1w ago
Hybrid
LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverWalnut Creek, CA

Social Worker
$117,000-$134,000
1w ago
Hybrid

Your next move, better informed

More possibilities. No subscription.

Sign in with Google or verify your email to unlock full job search, standard Market Insights, applications and your personal dashboard. Access is free.

Open my free dashboard

Job descriptions remain public. Featured employer applications need no signup; other applications require verified sign-in, never payment.

How California Compares for Social Worker Pay

California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$96k
Pay rank
#6 of 51
Work-life balance
5.5/10 · #29
Open listings
2045

Social Worker roles in California advertise $13k above the $83k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.

Social Worker median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$96k—5.5/102045
Wyoming#1$122k+$26k6.0/1021
Oregonborders$105k+$9k5.9/10227
Washington#3$100k+$4k5.6/10473
Alaska#4$97k+$1k5.2/1051
New Mexico#5$97k+$0k5.9/10136
Nevadaborders$90k−$6k5.5/10135
Arizonaborders$83k−$13k5.8/10345

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Remote Social Worker Jobs in California: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking remote social worker jobs in california. With 119+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 100% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Remote Social Worker Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 5.3/10, with 100% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for remote social worker jobs in california include LifeStance Health, Headlight, Golden Gate Regional Center, Thriveworks, and more. Positions span remote social worker jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for remote social worker jobs in california, BetterHelp (score: 95.2/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.2% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 28,156+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Remote Social Worker jobs in California.

How much do social workers earn in California?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are social workers jobs fully remote?

100% of the social workers roles on this page are remote or hybrid. These include telehealth, chart review, case management, and utilization-review positions you can do from home. Each listing states whether it's fully remote, hybrid, or occasionally on-site.

Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring social workers in California right now?

Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include LifeStance Health, Headlight, Golden Gate Regional Center, Thriveworks, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many remote social worker jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 119 social workers positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.