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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

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119 jobs

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

Sutter Health logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Behavioral Health/Pediatrics (Stockton, CA)

Sutter HealthStockton, CA

Social Worker
$100,000-$110,000
Hybrid
My Serenity Mental Wellness logo

Clinical Supervisor LCSW / LMFT / LPCC

My Serenity Mental WellnessEmployer score · SilverRemote

Social Worker
$70,000-$90,000
My Serenity Mental Wellness logo

LCSW / LMFT / LPCC Mental Health Therapist

My Serenity Mental WellnessEmployer score · SilverRancho Cucamonga, CA

Social Worker
$55-$65 per hour
Hybrid
MindCare Solutions logo

Correctional California LCSW/LMHC - Telehealth - F/T

MindCare SolutionsEmployer score · SilverRemote

Social Worker
Pay not disclosed
Sutter Health logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Behavioral Health (Stockton, CA)

Sutter HealthStockton, CA

Social Worker
$100,000-$110,000
Hybrid
Seneca Family of Agencies logo

Hybrid Social Worker / Therapist - San Mateo

Seneca Family of AgenciesSan Mateo, CA

Social Worker
$87,000-$101,000
Hybrid
Savas Management Center logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Savas Management CenterEmployer score · SilverRancho Mirage, CA

Social Worker
$104,000-$124,000
Hybrid
Telecare logo

Social Worker MS - Mental Health 169

TelecareRemote

Social Worker
$31.05 per hour
Telecare logo

Social Worker Clinician I - Mental Health 169

TelecareRemote

Social Worker
$26.98 per hour
Seneca Family of Agencies logo

Hybrid Social Worker / Therapist - San Rafael

Seneca Family of AgenciesSan Rafael, CA

Social Worker
Starting at $77,250
Hybrid
Family HealthCare Network logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Family HealthCare NetworkRemote

Social Worker
$93,883 - $150,212
Golden Gate Regional Center logo

Social Worker - Early Start

Golden Gate Regional CenterSan Francisco, CA

Social Worker
$58,000 - $77,000
Hybrid
Golden Gate Regional Center logo

Social Worker - Early Start

Golden Gate Regional CenterSan Mateo, CA

Social Worker
$58,083 - $76,810
Hybrid
Golden Gate Regional Center logo

Bilingual Social Worker - Cantonese Required

Golden Gate Regional CenterSan Mateo, CA

Social Worker
$59,826 - $79,114
Hybrid
Cyti Clinics logo

LMFT / LCSW / LPCC / PsyD – Remote Mental Health Therapist | Glendale

Cyti ClinicsEmployer score · GoldRemote

Social Worker
$80-$100 per hour

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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 7/10, 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 Golden Gate Regional Center, Sutter Health, My Serenity Mental Wellness, Seneca Family of Agencies, 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 Golden Gate Regional Center, Sutter Health, My Serenity Mental Wellness, Seneca Family of Agencies, 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.