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The Social Work Lead (SWL) provides direct case management services to On Lok participants and as ... Experience or ability in working with a diverse population. * Experience working within the ...

Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some ... What you'll do We're looking for a strategic, editorially minded Social Media and Community Lead to ...

Lead support groups and educational programs. * Keep us compliant with all the rules and regs. Social Worker Qualifications: * Degree in Social Work. * Valid Social Work license in Pennsylvania.

Lead support groups and educational programs. * Keep us compliant with all the rules and regs. Social Worker Qualifications: * Degree in Social Work. * Valid Social Work license in Pennsylvania.

Lead, Social Media

New York, NY · On-site

$173K - $216K/yr

What you'll do We're looking for a strategic, editorially minded Social Media and Community Lead to ... Experience working with social media technology and tools including Sprout Social * Experience ...

The work of the full time Social Worker will be directed by the Lead MSW but administratively supervised by the Executive Director, Student Academic Success, and works to improve student success ...

Social Worker

Flint, MI · On-site

$66K - $71K/yr

The work of the full time Social Worker will be directed by the Lead MSW but administratively supervised by the Executive Director, Student Academic Success, and works to improve student success ...

Social Worker

Watertown, SD · On-site

$32 - $39/hr

Responsibilities of the Social Worker: * Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate ... Facilitate and lead support groups focused on coping with chronic illness, treatment compliance ...

Social Worker Lead

Union City, CA · On-site

$50.89 - $67.85/hr

The Social Work Lead (SWL) provides direct case management services to On Lok participants and as ... Assist in overseeing competencies for social workers.Assist in developing, maintaining and ...

Social Worker

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Licensed Social Worker (LMSW / LCSW) - Home Care Manhattan, NY | Full-Time Salary: $70,000 - $80 ... Lead client and family meetings * Collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary teams * Educate ...

Social Worker

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Licensed Social Worker (LMSW / LCSW) - Home Care Manhattan, NY | Full-Time Salary: $70,000 - $80 ... Lead client and family meetings * Collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary teams * Educate ...

Social Worker

Watertown, SD · On-site

$32 - $39/hr

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Social Worker: #1. Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW ... Facilitate and lead support groups focused on coping with chronic illness, treatment compliance ...

Required - GA LCSW. * Acute Hospital experience. Thanks & Regards Madhuri Talala | Lead Healthcare Recruiter Cell No:- 404-844-5067 EXT:-1005 Email: madhuri@genieprohealthcare.com GeniePro Healthcare ...

Social Worker

Elk River, MN · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Assume the lead for room transfers within facility. Understands that room changes need to happen timely. Social worker will discuss with resident, family, and communicate with team. * Lost items ...

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How much do lead social worker jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead 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 are some common challenges lead social workers face when overseeing a team, and how can they effectively address them?

Lead Social Workers often encounter challenges such as managing diverse caseloads, supporting team members under stress, and ensuring consistent adherence to agency protocols. To address these, it's important to foster open communication, provide regular supervision and mentorship, and promote professional development opportunities. Balancing administrative duties with direct client care can also be demanding, so strong organizational and delegation skills are essential. Creating a supportive team culture helps improve both staff well-being and client outcomes.

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

To thrive as a Lead Social Worker, you need advanced knowledge of social work practice, supervisory experience, and a relevant degree such as an MSW plus appropriate state licensure. Familiarity with case management software, electronic records systems, and compliance with regulatory standards like HIPAA is essential. Leadership, conflict resolution, and strong interpersonal skills distinguish successful Lead Social Workers in guiding teams and supporting clients. These abilities ensure effective service delivery, team cohesion, and the well-being of both clients and staff.

What is a lead social worker?

Lead Social Workers are experienced professionals who supervise and guide other social workers within an organization. They oversee cases, provide mentorship and training, and ensure that social work practices meet ethical and legal standards. Lead Social Workers also coordinate with other departments, manage complex cases, and often contribute to program development and policy implementation. Their role is crucial in maintaining high-quality services and supporting both clients and staff in delivering effective social work interventions.

What is the difference between Lead Social Worker vs Social Worker?

AspectLead Social WorkerSocial Worker
CredentialsRequires a Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work (BSW or MSW), licensure, and experienceRequires a Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work (BSW or MSW), licensure, and experience
Work EnvironmentSupervises teams, manages cases, and coordinates services within agenciesProvides direct client services, assessments, and support in various settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare, child welfare, mental health agencies, often with leadership responsibilitiesUsed across social service agencies, schools, hospitals, primarily providing direct care

The main difference is that a Lead Social Worker typically holds a supervisory role, overseeing other social workers and managing case loads, while a Social Worker primarily provides direct client services. Both roles require similar credentials, but the Lead Social Worker has additional responsibilities in team management and program coordination.

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Infographic showing various Lead Social Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,266 per year, or $36.7 per hour.

Social Work Associate - PRN Weekend

UHS

Auburn Hills, MI

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 253 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Responsibilities

Shifts Options: Weekend Only

  • 7am - 5:30pm
  • 7:30am - 6pm
  • 8am - 5:30pm

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

Havenwyck Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented licensed Social Work Associate to join our team of compassionate and dedicated clinical professionals.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Work Associate provides social services under the direct supervision of a Lead Social Worker, Director of Clinical Services or designee to all inpatients/day hospital patients. The Social Work Associate is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment teams and of the units and is responsible to the Lead Social Worker and the Director of Clinical Services or designee. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Participates as an integral professional member of a multidisciplinary treatment team led by the psychiatrist.
  • Facilitates the therapeutic milieu on the treatment unit.
  • Performs social work interventions as directed by the treatment team, the treating psychiatrist and/or the Lead Social Worker.
  • Obtains and assesses social history information and reports this to the treatment teams.
  • Performs discharge planning/case management from the day of admission.
  • Provides group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, substance abuse group/didactic, and/or couples therapy as deemed appropriate by the treatment team, the treating psychiatrist, Director of Clinical Services and/or Lead Social Work.
  • Acts as liaison for hospitalized patients with various community agencies and resources.
  • Attends treatment team conferences and completes treatment plans.
  • Documents in the medical record

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS: 

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria

What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first.  One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  Supportive and responsive leadership.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.  There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.  

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com


Qualifications
  • Second year last quarter student in a Master of Social Work program from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
  • Experience on an inpatient psychiatric unit a must.
  • Employee must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, performance evaluation, etc.) to be considered for an internal transfer.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Qualifications:
  • Second year last quarter student in a Master of Social Work program from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
  • Experience on an inpatient psychiatric unit a must.
  • Employee must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, performance evaluation, etc.) to be considered for an internal transfer.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US