Social Workers for hire in Newark, NJ

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Organizational Skills6%
    Individual Group Counseling5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree96%
    Doctorate2%
    Bachelor's degree2%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Northwell Health
    Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
    AMERICAN HABITARE & cOUNSELING
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years63%
    Less than a year13%
    2-5 years13%

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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026

Social Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newark, NJ: $72,695 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,516 – $98,747 yearly

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  • Social Worker / Care Coordinator

    Manhattan, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBLS

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer Service
  • SUD Counselor and Mental Health Counselor

    Newark, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCertified Social WorkerDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPerson-Centered Therapy
  • Traveling Social Worker

    East Orange, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed Certified Social WorkerLMSW-CCClinical Social WorkerLMSWImmigration SupportImmigration Case Experience+15 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipIndividual Group CounselingCase ManagementBehavioral HealthMicrosoft Office
  • Social Worker

    Maplewood, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Social Work LicenseLSWBLS

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLSWPsychosocial AssessmentMental Health AssessmentsPatient Family SupportCrisis Intervention
  • Licensed Masters Social Worker

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    LMSWSocial Work License

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCase ManagementManagementGroup TherapyIndividual Therapy
  • Therapist

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    LMSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLCSW-CLMHC

    Skills

    LeadershipPostersAdvertising Material Design ProjectsPoster DraftingMeeting MinutesMeeting Transcription

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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 56 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 individual group counseling.

What licenses or certifications are common for social workers?

Common licenses or certifications for social workers include: Social Work License, LMSW 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: licensed clinical social worker/therapist, psychotherapist / licensed clinical social worker (lcsw) and traveling social worker.

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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most social workers have 16 years of professional experience.

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