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38+ Social Work Jobs San Diego

Browse 38+ social work jobs san diego paying $60K–$110K — every listing shows salary, schedule, and call requirements before you apply. Updated daily.

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38+ Social Work Jobs San Diego Available Now

These 27 roles pay ~$113k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Sharp HealthCare logo

Licensed Psych Social Worker - Psych Adult Chem Dep - Sharp McDonald Center - Part Time - Evening Shift

Sharp HealthCare

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
46.11-$66.65 per hour
2d ago
Work-life

6.4/10

Sharp HealthCare logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Intake - Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital - Per Diem - Night Shift

Sharp HealthCare

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
50.72-$73.31 per hour
1w ago
Work-life

6.4/10

Aurora San Diego logo

Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker (Per Diem) (Weekend)

Aurora San Diego

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
30-$46 per hour
1w ago
San Ysidro Health logo

MCW-Social Services - Social Worker, MSW

San Ysidro Health

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
39.95-$51.96 per hour
1w ago
LEARNING SERVICES logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)-PRN

Learning Services

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
53-$67 per hour
2w ago
Sharp HealthCare logo

Psych Social Worker - Licensed, Intake Admissions - Sharp Mesa Vista - Variable Shift - Full-Time 0.9

Sharp HealthCare

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
46.11-$66.65 per hour
2w ago
OPSAM HEALTH logo

LCSW

Opsam Health

San Ysidro Health logo

PACE In-Home Assessment Social Worker, MSW (San Diego, CA)

San Ysidro Health

Top 25%

in Social Work

Bridge Home Health logo

Medical Social Worker-Home Health-Per Diem-North/Central

Bridge Home Health

Top 25%

in Social Work

Lorian Health logo

Medical Social Worker Hospice- Fulltime

Lorian HealthGreat Workplace

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
65-$90 per hour
3w ago
Family Health Centers of San Diego logo

Social Worker Assistant

Family Health Centers of San DiegoGreat Workplace

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
24.00 - $34.12 per hour
4w ago
Top 25%

in Social Work

San Ysidro Health logo

PACE Social Worker, MSW (San Ysidro, CA)

San Ysidro Health

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
39.95-$51.96 per hour
30+ days ago
Top 25%

in Social Work

LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance HealthGreat Workplace

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
107k-$122k
30+ days ago
Above avg

in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Family Health Centers of San Diego logo

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LCP)

Family Health Centers of San DiegoGreat Workplace

Social WorkerSan Diego, CA
100k - $126k
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Top 25%

in Social Work

Scripps Health logo

Mental Health Social Worker - Ambulatory Care Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Scripps Health

Hybrid
Top 25%

in Social Work

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Social Work Jobs San Diego: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

The market for social work jobs san diego is robust, with 38+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Compensation ranges from $34K to $187K depending on experience, specialty, and location. Popular specialties include Social Work, Psychiatry.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Work Jobs San Diego on this page have an average score of 5.5/10, with 10% 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 social work jobs san diego include San Ysidro Health, Sharp HealthCare, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Lorian Health, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for social work jobs san diego, Cyti Clinics (score: 96.3/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (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 for social work jobs san diego is $104K. This data is derived from 11,696+ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do social workers earn in San Diego?

Listed social workers in San Diego on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $34K to $187K per year, with a median near $84K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?

Yes — about 10% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

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 San Diego right now?

Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include San Ysidro Health, Sharp HealthCare, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Lorian Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many social work jobs san diego are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 38+ social workers positions in San Diego listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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