Social Workers for hire in Boston, MA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills7%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree94%
    Doctorate6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Mass General Brigham
    McLean Hospital
    Avalon Hospice
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years63%
    Less than a year25%
    More than 5 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,405 profiles for Social Workers in Boston, MA

Last updated: Oct 18, 2026

Social Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Boston, MA: $79,900 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $61,843 – $103,228 yearly

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  • Remote-Child Clinical Therapist

    West Roxbury, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRLCSW-C+3 more

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipIndividual Group Counseling
  • Therapist

    Stoneham, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationClinical Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerSocial Work LicenseLICSW

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsIndividual Group CounselingCase ManagementCognitive-Behavioral FrameworkCognitive Behavioral TherapyCognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT)
  • Clinical Therapist

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DClinical Social WorkerDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Driver's LicenseCPIFirst Aid Certification+8 more

    Skills

    LeadershipPositive PsychologyCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Clinician

    Brighton, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed Certified Social WorkerClinical Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerDriver's LicenseSocial Work LicenseLSW

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningAddiction CounselingSubstance Abuse CounselingSubstance Abuse
  • Intake Clinician

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Clinical Social WorkerLMSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerDriver's LicenseSocial Work LicenseLICSW

    Skills

    Social WorkCrisis InterventionIntakeMotivational InterviewingCognitive-Behavioral FrameworkCognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Staff Therapist

    Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Clinical Social WorkerFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCPRSocial Work LicenseLICSW

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAddiction CounselingSubstance Abuse CounselingSubstance AbuseExperience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersBehavioral Therapy

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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 60 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 social workers?

Common licenses or certifications for social workers include: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Social Work License and 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: clinician, remote-child clinical therapist and registered yoga instructor.

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 15 years of professional experience.

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