Social Work Manager Jobs

Social Work Manager jobs are open across government agencies, nonprofits, hospitals, and community health organizations, at every level from frontline supervisor to director, with specializations in child welfare, clinical social work, and case management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles627+
Top stateNew York
Top employerEnhabit Home Health & Hospice
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type50% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Site Coordinator K-5 (Social work, counseling)
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Site Coordinator K-5 (Social work, counseling)
Communities In Schools
Seguin, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$44k - $49k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
51-200

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Social Work Care Coordinator
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Social Work Care Coordinator
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$63k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree in social work
10,000+

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Social Work Coordinator, Per Diem
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Social Work Coordinator, Per Diem
PIH Health
Whittier, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) - Home Health - PRN
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Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) - Home Health - PRN
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Fort Worth, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Adjunct Instructor, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor-Master of Social Work
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Adjunct Instructor, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor-Master of Social Work
Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
$1,100 - $1,450/yr
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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Social Work Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Enhabit Home Health & Hospice36
  • Kaiser Permanente26
  • McLaren Health Care10
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver9
  • Thriveworks8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education46
  • Healthcare & Medical Services18
  • Insurance2
  • Food & Beverage1
  • Government & Public Sector1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in social work manager jobs.

  • Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
  • Active LCSW or LMSW licensure in the hiring state
  • Three to five years of direct social work practice experience
  • Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a social services setting
  • Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations such as HIPAA and mandated reporting laws
  • Proficiency with case management software and electronic health record systems

Tips for Your Social Work Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to setting type

Child welfare, healthcare, and community services each have distinct priorities. Highlight the specific population you've served and your setting's regulatory framework so hiring managers can place you immediately without decoding generic social work language.

Show supervision numbers on your resume

Social work manager postings almost always ask for supervisory experience. Name the number of direct reports you've led, the credentials they held, and whether you managed clinical supervision hours, since those details separate management experience from team membership.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists social work manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by licensing language

If a posting says LCSW or LMSW required, your license state matters. Flag your license state and any reciprocity agreements you've pursued upfront so you don't lose an offer to a credentialing delay after the fact.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Panels for social work manager roles typically include a scenario round covering staff performance issues, ethical conflicts, or budget constraints. Walk through past decisions using concrete outcomes, not just the process, since interviewers are assessing judgment under real conditions.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Many nonprofit and government social work manager roles include loan forgiveness eligibility, clinical supervision stipends, or flexible scheduling that offset lower base pay. Ask about these during the offer conversation before comparing offers on base figures alone.

Social Work Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most social work managers?

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, Kaiser Permanente, and McLaren Health Care are hiring the most social work managers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Virginia, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to be highest at large hospital systems, county human services departments, and national nonprofit organizations.

How many social work manager jobs are remote?

About 50% of social work manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in administrative, policy, and program management roles rather than positions requiring direct client contact or in-person supervision of frontline staff.

How do you become a social work manager?

Start by earning an MSW from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, then obtain your state social work license at the clinical or master's level. Build several years of direct practice experience, then move into a team lead or senior practitioner role that includes supervising others. From there, applying to formal manager or supervisor titles becomes realistic.

Can you get hired as a social work manager with limited management experience?

Yes, especially if you've held informal leadership roles such as case consultation lead, training coordinator, or clinical supervisor for student interns. Smaller nonprofits and community mental health centers often promote strong practitioners into management without requiring formal management titles on a resume, particularly when the candidate holds a clinical license and can demonstrate decision-making under pressure.

What does the social work manager interview process look like?

Most employers run a phone screen followed by a panel interview that includes HR, a senior social work leader, and sometimes a peer manager. The panel typically covers your supervisory philosophy, how you've handled staff performance issues, your experience with regulatory compliance, and a scenario question testing ethical judgment. Some organizations add a writing exercise or a second-round meeting with leadership.

Where can I find and apply to social work manager jobs?

You can find and apply to social work manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your experience and license, and apply directly to each listing without being redirected away from the site.

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