Mid Level Social Worker Jobs
Mid level social worker jobs go to practitioners ready to carry full caseloads independently, lead client care planning, and guide less experienced colleagues without constant supervision. Roles run across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Ascension, Children's National Hospital, and Houston Methodist hiring at this level now.
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MSW Placement Range= $58,127.00 to $66,432.00 per school year DOE. Placement range with LCSW= $61,217.00 to $69,962.00.
LCSW preferred.
For more information about our district and our generous benefits package please visit our website at www.phxschools.org.
This position is grant funded for the 2026/2027 SY.
The School Social Worker will be responsible for substantially and effectively assisting the principal/director in the task of ensuring the coordination of all school social work programs and services. Duties will include coordinating all school site activities and programs pertaining to social work services. The School Social Worker cooperatively plans, implements, administers, and monitors school social work programs, and services. This person will provide training and in-service, resources, and support to school staff, parents, and students to ensure that all students are provided with an appropriate educational experience. This position will provide support to the ITI program.
Supervision Received
Supervised by the Principal in collaboration with the Director of Special Education and Coordinator of School Social Work.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate school of social work.
- 3 years experience in school social work (preferred)
- Possess broad knowledge regarding child development, learning and family systems.
- LCSW preferred
- Spanish Bilingual skills preferred but not required
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement school social work programs such as counseling, case management, crisis intervention, community outreach and involvement, and student/family advocacy.
- Work effectively with other professional disciplines in the schools and community agencies.
- Knowledgeable regarding community resources and referral procedures.
- Knowledgeable of district programs.
- Monitor completion of social history of referred students in the computerized special education software.
- Facilitate social and development histories for students in need of academic, behavioral, and social emotional support.
- Coordinate services for critical/crisis situations at schools.
- Confer effectively with appropriate school personnel, parents, and community agencies.
- Integral member of the threat management and RTI team.
- LCSW will bill for Medicaid.
- Keep current in the professional literature on school social work.
- Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district trainings needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities.
- Maintain communications and all necessary records relative to program operations.
- Attend monthly meeting with school social workers to ensure effective departmental operations.
- Coordinate school inservice, as needed, to parents and community groups.
- Assess the need for new programs and services at school sites.
- Attend to additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.
Position Grade Level= 123 (grade 124 with LCSW)
MSW Placement Range= $58,127.00 to $66,432.00 per school year DOE. Placement range with LCSW= $61,217.00 to $69,962.00.
LCSW preferred.
For more information about our district and our generous benefits package please visit our website at www.phxschools.org.
This position is grant funded for the 2026/2027 SY.
The School Social Worker will be responsible for substantially and effectively assisting the principal/director in the task of ensuring the coordination of all school social work programs and services. Duties will include coordinating all school site activities and programs pertaining to social work services. The School Social Worker cooperatively plans, implements, administers, and monitors school social work programs, and services. This person will provide training and in-service, resources, and support to school staff, parents, and students to ensure that all students are provided with an appropriate educational experience. This position will provide support to the ITI program.
Supervision Received
Supervised by the Principal in collaboration with the Director of Special Education and Coordinator of School Social Work.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate school of social work.
- 3 years experience in school social work (preferred)
- Possess broad knowledge regarding child development, learning and family systems.
- LCSW preferred
- Spanish Bilingual skills preferred but not required
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement school social work programs such as counseling, case management, crisis intervention, community outreach and involvement, and student/family advocacy.
- Work effectively with other professional disciplines in the schools and community agencies.
- Knowledgeable regarding community resources and referral procedures.
- Knowledgeable of district programs.
- Monitor completion of social history of referred students in the computerized special education software.
- Facilitate social and development histories for students in need of academic, behavioral, and social emotional support.
- Coordinate services for critical/crisis situations at schools.
- Confer effectively with appropriate school personnel, parents, and community agencies.
- Integral member of the threat management and RTI team.
- LCSW will bill for Medicaid.
- Keep current in the professional literature on school social work.
- Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district trainings needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities.
- Maintain communications and all necessary records relative to program operations.
- Attend monthly meeting with school social workers to ensure effective departmental operations.
- Coordinate school inservice, as needed, to parents and community groups.
- Assess the need for new programs and services at school sites.
- Attend to additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.
Position Grade Level= 123 (grade 124 with LCSW)
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Mid Level Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level social worker job?
Position your existing experience around ownership: highlight cases you managed independently, populations you specialized in, and outcomes you directly influenced. Tailor your resume to show you can carry a caseload without close supervision. Certifications such as an LCSW or LSW strengthen your candidacy, and demonstrating familiarity with documentation systems and community resources signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which companies hire mid level social workers?
Companies hiring mid level social workers right now include Ascension, Children's National Hospital, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers hospital systems, community mental health agencies, government social services departments, and nonprofit organizations that need licensed or license-eligible practitioners who can manage complex cases with limited oversight.
Are there remote mid level social worker jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by specialization. About 1% of mid level social worker openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth roles and care coordination positions most likely to offer location flexibility. Roles in child welfare, school settings, or direct residential care typically remain on-site given the nature of the client work involved.
How do I move up to a mid level social worker role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from deepening a specialization, such as mental health, child welfare, or substance use, and taking on progressively complex cases. Pursuing licensure, seeking out supervision hours, and volunteering for project ownership within your team all signal readiness. Practitioners who can document measurable client outcomes and demonstrate sound independent judgment typically make the transition successfully.
Which industries hire the most mid level social workers?
Mid Level social worker roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require licensed or license-eligible practitioners with enough experience to manage caseloads, coordinate care across providers, and engage clients with complex or co-occurring needs without constant clinical supervision.