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Social Worker Jobs in New Jersey

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

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182+ Social Worker Jobs in New Jersey Available Now

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These 129 roles pay ~$98k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

ARCHWAY PROGRAMS logo

School Social Worker DVS

Archway ProgramsHamilton Township, NJ

Atlantic Health System logo

Social Worker (MSW) NJ LSW or LCSW. Full Time, Da

Atlantic Health SystemMorristown, NJ

Social Worker
$33.33-$58.67 per hour
PAX Health logo

Licensed Therapist (LCSW/LPC)

PAX HealthEmployer score · SilverFreehold, NJ

Hybrid
Mastery Charter Schools logo

Social Worker - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Charter SchoolsCamden, NJ

Social Worker
from $60,900
St. Joseph's Health logo

Social Worker

St. Joseph's HealthPaterson, NJ

Social Worker
$32.72-$50.71 per hour
Celebrate The Children logo

School Social Worker: Leave Replacement

Celebrate The ChildrenDenville Township, NJ

Social Worker
$62,000 - $99,000
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark logo

Per Diem School Social Worker

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of NewarkNewark, NJ

Social Worker
$40 per hour
STRESS CARE OF NJ logo

Clinical Supervisor (LCSW)

Stress Care of NJManalapan Township, NJ

Social Worker
ANNUAL SALARY:  $90,000 - $110,000
Wellpath logo

Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)

WellpathFreehold, NJ

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
STRESS CARE OF NJ logo

Licensed Therapist - LSW/LAC

Stress Care of NJMatawan, NJ

Social Worker
Starting at $55,000
SA

Social Worker Bilingual Preferred

STARS Adult Medical Day Care Cntr LCamden, NJ

Cox PHIT logo

Clinical Director - LCSW or LPC Required

Cox PHITRemote

Social Worker
$98,000 - $145,000+
New Brunswick Counseling Center logo

Therapist (LAC/LSW)

New Brunswick Counseling CenterEastampton Township, NJ

Social Worker
Pay not disclosed
Hybrid
Hackensack Meridian Health logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Hackensack Meridian HealthParamus, NJ

Advocare logo

Licensed Social Worker LSW

AdvocareCherry Hill, NJ

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How New Jersey Compares for Social Worker Pay

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

Median advertised
$84k
Pay rank
#20 of 51
Work-life balance
5.3/10 · #38
Open listings
524

Social Worker pay in New Jersey sits level with the $83k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.

Social Worker median pay and work-life-balance score, New Jersey compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs NJWLBListings
New Jersey (this page)$84k—5.3/10524
Wyoming#1$122k+$37k6.0/1021
Oregon#2$105k+$20k5.9/10227
Washington#3$100k+$16k5.6/10473
Alaska#4$97k+$13k5.2/1051
Delawareborders$85k+$0k6.4/10163
New Yorkborders$78k−$6k5.5/101672
Pennsylvaniaborders$76k−$9k5.7/10817

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

Social Worker Jobs in New Jersey: 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.

New Jersey offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in new jersey. With 182+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in New Jersey on this page have an average score of 6.2/10, with 20% 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 worker jobs in new jersey include Atlantic Health System, STRESS CARE OF NJ, ARCHWAY PROGRAMS, PAX Health, and more. Positions span social worker jobs new jersey. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in new jersey, 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 Social Worker jobs in New Jersey.

How much do social workers earn in New Jersey?

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 there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?

Yes — about 20% 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 New Jersey right now?

Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Atlantic Health System, STRESS CARE OF NJ, ARCHWAY PROGRAMS, PAX Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many social worker jobs in new jersey are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 182 social workers positions in New Jersey 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.