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Livingston, TX · On-site

$24 - $32/hr

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How much do home based unlicensed social worker jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based unlicensed social worker in the United States is $76,266.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a home based unlicensed social worker?

A Home Based Unlicensed Social Worker is a professional who provides social work support services directly in clients' homes, but does not hold a state-issued social work license. They often assist clients with accessing community resources, developing coping skills, and making connections to services under the supervision of a licensed social worker or agency. Their work commonly focuses on supporting families, children, or vulnerable adults to improve their well-being and address specific social or behavioral challenges. While they can't perform clinical assessments or therapy, they play a key role in case management and client advocacy.

What are some common challenges faced by home based unlicensed social workers, and how can they be addressed?

Home based unlicensed social workers often encounter challenges such as managing boundaries while working in clients’ homes, handling complex emotional situations without licensure-level authority, and coordinating care with licensed professionals. To address these, it's important to set clear professional boundaries, seek regular supervision or mentorship from licensed colleagues, and maintain thorough documentation. Building strong communication skills and staying updated with community resources can also help navigate these challenges effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a home based unlicensed social worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Home Based Unlicensed Social Worker, you generally need a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, along with knowledge of case management and client advocacy. Familiarity with documentation software, basic counseling techniques, and reporting systems is usually required. Strong communication, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and organizational skills help build trust and effectively support clients in their home environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering appropriate interventions and ensuring positive outcomes for individuals and families outside of traditional office settings.

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Intensive Home-Based Counselor/Social Worker - $3,500 Bonus

The Buckeye Ranch

Columbus, OH • Hybrid

$52K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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The Buckeye Ranch rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Intensive Home-Based Counselor/Social Worker

Hybrid • Whitehall, OH 43213

Overview

Salary Range $52,000.00 - $74,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage 50 - 60%

Description

The Buckeye Ranch is currently seeking an Intensive Home-Based Counselor/ Social Worker to join our Community Based IHBT program! The Intensive Home-Based Counselor / Social Worker empowers youth and their families to overcome dynamics that put youth at risk for being removed from their homes. The programs provide a variety of intensity of mental health interventions to our most at need clients in the community. Learn more about IHBT HERE

Learn about The Buckeye Ranch:

For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they're empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.

What you'll do:

  • Identifies history of trauma, adversity and/or toxic stress that influence presenting problem(s), functioning, and family interaction styles. Determines the level of immediate and future risk of abuse or neglect to children.
  • Identifies cultural factors that influence strengths, functioning, and family interaction styles for both the family and client for utilization of treatment.
  • Adapts services, including evidence-based inter-professional team approaches, to the language, cultural norms, and individual preferences of healthcare consumers and family members.
  • Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. Identify and determine the need for more intensive or specialized services, and complete referrals for more appropriate services internal or external programming.
  • Participate in clinical supervision, scheduled team meetings and bi-weekly large group supervision. Must contact supervisor if unable to keep these meetings.
  • Schedule and conduct therapeutic counseling sessions with individuals, families and treatment teams based on cases assigned and at the established acuity for each family. Appointments must be made at times that families can participate; evening work is expected. Work with supervisor to adjust acuity when the needs of the families change.
  • Take appropriate initiatives to manage crisis situations(including but not limited to suicidal/homicidal, threats to self or others, etc.), implementing, including direct client intervention and face to face assessment, gathering information from client and their natural support system, obtaining assistance (or providing assistance as the case may be), staying with a crisis situation until it is resolved, or relief is provided and filing incident reports with designated individuals and agencies on a timely basis.
  • Provide Crisis Intervention on call as assigned and all duties related to crises while maintaining model consistency.

Our Benefits

Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.

  • Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Free CEUs and Supervision Hours
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability
  • 401K + Employer Contribution
  • Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

Who you are:

  • You have a bachelor's degree in social work, or related field; master's degree preferred.
  • You have an active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT license.
  • You preferably have previous work experience as a Social Worker, Counselor, Therapist, or Clinician.
  • You have an active Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide sponsorship for a work visa. All applicants must be eligible to work, within the United States, without the need of employer sponsorship.


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