Social Workers for hire in Detroit, MI

Find social workers who advocate for clients, provide emotional support and connect people with community resources while utilizing skills such as problem-solving, active listening and empathy to improve lives. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Detroit, MI to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    2,035

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Leadership7%
    Organizational Skills6%
  • Education level

    Master's degree87%
    Doctorate6%
    Bachelor's degree4%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years61%
    6-10 years24%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Detroit Public Schools Community District
    Great Lakes Psychology Group
    Havenwyck Hospital
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year37%
    2-5 years29%
    1-2 years24%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,035 profiles for Social Workers in Detroit, MI

Last updated: Sep 15, 2026

Social Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Detroit, MI: $80,019 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $57,448$111,459 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Social Worker

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLicensed Psychologist CredentialsCounseling CertificationCADCDriver's LicenseCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismLeadership
  • Therapist

    Westland, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitQIDP CertificationLMSWLMHPDriver's LicenseCase Management+12 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Powerpoint
  • DBT Group Facilitator

    Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    RBT CertificationLCSW-RLMSWCertified Social WorkerDriver's LicenseCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipConflict Management
  • ESE School Social Worker

    Melvindale, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLMSWDriver's LicenseSocial Work LicenseLSW

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSocial WorkIndividual Group CounselingGroup Facilitation in TherapyGroup TherapyGroup Counseling
  • Social Worker Assistant

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFront DeskCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportShipping & ReceivingSocial Work
  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed Certified Social WorkerQMHP CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCounseling CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipPerson-Centered TherapyPublic SpeakingWorkforce DevelopmentCrisis Intervention

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams
$520$416per month*
Start free trial§
  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • 100 contacts per month
  • Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
  • Get access to candidate engagement insights
  • Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists

Enterprise

Custom

  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • Custom contacts per month / year
  • Configurable usage limits
  • Custom pricing and invoicing
  • Volume-based contact packages
  • Dedicated onboarding and account support
  • Enterprise-grade identity and access management

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Browse by skills

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

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

The average time to fill a social worker role is 55 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, leadership and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a social worker?

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

What are some job titles related to social workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to social workers include: DBT group facilitator, ESE school social worker and licensed professional counselor.

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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most social workers have 14 years of professional experience.

Browse related occupations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply