Social Worker Jobs in Delaware
Social Worker jobs in Delaware are concentrated in healthcare systems, child welfare agencies, and behavioral health services, with steady demand for licensed professionals at every level from entry-level case managers to senior clinical practitioners. The heaviest hiring is in Wilmington, Dover, and Newark, where employers like Christiana Care Health System, the State of Delaware's Division of Family Services, and Beebe Healthcare maintain ongoing social work rosters. School social work, substance use counseling, and hospital discharge planning are among the most consistently in-demand specialties. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Rockford Center is searching for a Temporary In-patient Social Worker, Various schedules available.
Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.
Visit us online: https://rockfordcenter.com/
Job Duties:
- The Psychiatric Inpatient Social Worker will provide quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to patients.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to document patient history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient and their family members.
- Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans, ensuring that concise, realistic care plans are carried out.
- Provide individual, group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conduct other didactic groups using various professional treatment modalities.
- Document treatment provided to patient in medical record legibly and in a timely manner.
- Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing the treatment team and chart information to determine aftercare needs.
- Identify and assess family or community resources such as group homes, or mental health practitioners to meet patient's aftercare needs.
- Conduct and attend regular treatment team meetings to provide social work perspective to total case management of the patient with the interdisciplinary team by presenting patient's case and progress towards treatment plan goals, making treatment recommendations, and actively coordinating each case with all members of the treatment team.
Benefits include:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
One of the Nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Position Requirements:
Master's Degree in Social Work (must be license-eligible) LPCMH/LCSW
Highly Preferred Previous experience in behavioral health setting.
EEO Statement:
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice:
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
Pay: From $33.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Ability to Commute:
- Newark, DE 19713 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newark, DE 19713: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Rockford Center is searching for a Temporary In-patient Social Worker, Various schedules available.
Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.
Visit us online: https://rockfordcenter.com/
Job Duties:
- The Psychiatric Inpatient Social Worker will provide quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to patients.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to document patient history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient and their family members.
- Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans, ensuring that concise, realistic care plans are carried out.
- Provide individual, group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conduct other didactic groups using various professional treatment modalities.
- Document treatment provided to patient in medical record legibly and in a timely manner.
- Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing the treatment team and chart information to determine aftercare needs.
- Identify and assess family or community resources such as group homes, or mental health practitioners to meet patient's aftercare needs.
- Conduct and attend regular treatment team meetings to provide social work perspective to total case management of the patient with the interdisciplinary team by presenting patient's case and progress towards treatment plan goals, making treatment recommendations, and actively coordinating each case with all members of the treatment team.
Benefits include:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
One of the Nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Position Requirements:
Master's Degree in Social Work (must be license-eligible) LPCMH/LCSW
Highly Preferred Previous experience in behavioral health setting.
EEO Statement:
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice:
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
Pay: From $33.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Ability to Commute:
- Newark, DE 19713 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newark, DE 19713: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Social Worker Job Market in Delaware
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What Delaware Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social worker jobs across Delaware.
- Active Delaware Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential required
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program typically required for clinical roles
- Experience in case management, discharge planning, or behavioral health settings strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Delaware's child protective services systems and DCFS reporting procedures
- Proficiency with electronic health records and care coordination documentation platforms
- Valid Delaware driver's license and reliable transportation for field-based or home visit positions
Social Worker Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a social worker in Delaware?
To become a licensed social worker in Delaware, you must apply through the Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners. A Bachelor of Social Work qualifies you for the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker designation, while an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is required for the LMSW or LCSW. Clinical licensure also requires supervised post-graduate hours and passing the ASWB Clinical exam. The Board handles all applications, renewals, and reciprocity requests.
Which companies hire social workers in Delaware?
Delaware social worker roles are posted by ChristianaCare, Rockford Center, and LifeStance Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Delaware's mix of large health systems, state agency programs, and nonprofit behavioral health organizations creates a broad and relatively stable hiring base for credentialed social workers.
Which Delaware cities have the most social worker jobs?
Newark, Wilmington, and Dover have the most social worker openings in Delaware right now. Wilmington dominates due to its concentration of hospital systems, community health centers, and state agency offices, while Dover's role as the state capital makes it a hub for government-administered child welfare and disability services, and Newark's proximity to the University of Delaware supports academic and community-based program hiring.
Are there remote social worker jobs in Delaware?
Yes, but they're limited. Social work is heavily client-facing, and most Delaware roles involve home visits, hospital floors, courtrooms, or school buildings that cannot shift fully remote. About 33% of social worker openings tied to Delaware are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which reflects the field's hands-on nature. Telehealth counseling and case management coordination roles are the sub-areas where remote arrangements appear most often.
How can I get hired as a social worker in Delaware with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a paid field placement or direct application to state-operated programs through Delaware's Division of Family Services or Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, both of which hire bachelor's-level candidates for case aide and support specialist roles. Christiana Care's social work department also brings on MSW interns who convert to staff positions. Lateral entry from roles like community health worker, family support specialist, or psychiatric technician is common, and holding an active LBSW credential immediately strengthens any entry-level application.
Where can I find and apply to social worker jobs in Delaware?
You can find and apply to social worker jobs in Delaware on Migrate Mate, which lists current Delaware openings across health systems, state agencies, nonprofits, and school districts. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your license level and specialty, and apply directly to each one that fits your background.
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