Social Workers for hire in Boston, MA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Organizational Skills8%
    Leadership7%
  • Education level

    Master's degree71%
    Bachelor's degree20%
    High school diploma or GED6%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    Department of Children and Families
    Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF)
    adult day care
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years30%

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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026

Social Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Boston, MA: $79,013 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,760$102,750 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Social Worker II

    Watertown, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed Certified Social WorkerLGSWACSWLicensed Psychologist CredentialsLMSWLMHP+18 more

    Skills

    Paralegal ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic Planning
  • School Social Worker

    Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed Certified Social WorkerFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerParalegal CertificateProfessional Educator LicenseSocial Work License+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingParalegal ExperienceSupervising Experience
  • Senior Care Options (SCO) Case Manager

    Medford, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLMSWDriver's LicenseSocial Work LicenseLSW

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCase ManagementIndividual Group CounselingWorking with Geriatric PatientsWorking with Seniors
  • Medical Social Worker

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DLicensed Certified Social WorkerAccredited Case ManagerDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantLBSW+7 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsStrategic Planning
  • Director of Social Work

    Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed Certified Social WorkerMarriage & Family Therapy CertificationLMSWLCPCLPCCLicensed Clinical Social Worker+8 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCase ManagementIndividual Group Counseling
  • School Social Worker

    Arlington, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed Certified Social WorkerAEDFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCounseling CertificationDriver's License+3 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPerson-Centered TherapyCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime Management

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What's the average time to fill a social worker role?

The average time to fill a social worker role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do social workers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a social worker include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a social worker?

Common licenses or certifications for social workers include: Driver's License, Social Work License and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

What are some job titles related to social workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to social workers include: school social worker, staffing coordinator/scheduler and social worker II.

What level of education is common for a social worker?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a social worker in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a social worker?

Most social workers have 18 years of professional experience.

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