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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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$120/hr

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Up to $120/hour Fully Remote or In-Person Flexible Schedule Pay & Flexibility * Hourly Rate: Up to $120 per hour.

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How much do remote school social worker jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote school social worker in Raleigh, NC is $74,132.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,300.00 and $88,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote school social worker?

A Remote School Social Worker provides virtual support to students, families, and school staff by addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs. They conduct assessments, provide counseling, and connect students with community resources, all through digital platforms. Their role helps ensure students receive the support they need to succeed academically and personally, even in an online learning environment.

What does a remote school social worker do?

A typical day for a Remote School Social Worker involves conducting virtual counseling sessions with students, collaborating with teachers and parents via video calls or email, and developing action plans to address academic, social, or emotional challenges. You may coordinate with community resources, participate in IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings, and document case notes in secure digital systems. Flexibility is key, as you’ll need to adapt to students’ schedules and respond to urgent concerns that may arise remotely. This role often requires proactive outreach and creative problem-solving to effectively support students in a virtual setting, making teamwork and communication essential parts of your daily routine.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote school social worker?

To thrive as a Remote School Social Worker, you need a degree in social work (often an MSW), licensure, and experience working with children or adolescents in educational settings. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, case management software, and FERPA guidelines is important for effective remote service delivery. Exceptional communication, active listening, and problem-solving abilities are standout soft skills in this position. These skills are crucial for building trust with students and families, navigating confidential information, and providing timely interventions in a virtual environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote School Social Worker job openings in Raleigh, NC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,982 per year, or $32.7 per hour.

Social Worker

Cary, NC • On-site, Remote

Wake County Public School System
Education • 201 - 500 employees

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Job description

Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
SOCIAL WORKER
WORKING TITLE
Social Worker
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Counseling and Student Services (CaSS)
LOCATION
Crossroads II, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Guidance Counselors/Social Worker Salary Scale
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Yes
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is eligible for hybrid telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE:
Works to ensure that Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is implementing a comprehensive program that addresses student attendance, homelessness, barriers to learning, student behavior, and mental health issues. Provides equitable delivery of social work services under the framework of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of school social work and comprehensive school social work programs;
  • Comprehensive knowledge of current local, state, national, and global trends in school social work;
  • Considerable knowledge of program evaluation to support continuous improvement;
  • Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
  • Skills in creating and managing effective presentations, including the capability to use relevant technology;
  • Effective crisis response skills;
  • Effective strategic planning skills and experience supporting system-level improvement;
  • Effective time management and organizational skills;
  • Strategic problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to facilitate effective meetings;
  • Ability to support a collaborative working environment;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, community groups, vendors, external agencies, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in school social work from a regionally accredited college or university.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
  • Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License for school social work;
  • Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in Social Work;
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW);
  • Nationally Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS) credential;
  • Experience that incorporates comprehensive and integrated school social work services;
  • Experience providing crisis and suicide prevention and intervention;
  • Active in professional school social work associations (NASW and/or NCSSWA).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Ensures a comprehensive and equitable delivery of school social work services in consideration of system priorities and in a manner consistent with guidelines for professional practice and codes of ethics, adhering to relevant laws, policies, and lines of authority.

School Social Workers:
    • Conducts assessment of student needs and parental involvement;
    • Promotes regular school attendance;
    • Conducts home visits;
    • Promotes safe, caring, and drug free schools;
    • Empowerment of/advocacy for students;
    • Provides culturally competent services;
    • Provides appropriate services for homeless students;
    • Provides individual counseling;
    • Facilitates group counseling;
    • Promotes positive self-esteem;
    • Teaches anger management and impulse control;
    • Social skills training;
    • Substance abuse prevention;
    • Provide crisis intervention services;
    • Participate in the development of behavioral modification plans;
    • Provide short/long-term case management services to individual students;
    • Provides referrals to community agencies and coordinates services;
    • Coordinates services with other disciplines within the school;
    • Participates in transition planning for students;
    • Coordinates pregnancy prevention programs;
    • Coordinates dropout prevention programs.
  2. Participates in the district-level crisis team (including on-call crisis coverage and event response), school social leadership team, and school social work professional learning teams.
  3. Collaborates with school personnel, other central services departments, parents, and community agencies to provide information and assistance pertaining to student attendance, student behavior, and mental health.
  4. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.
EFFECTIVE DATE:4/2026
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
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Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) is a well-regarded educational institution based in Cary, NC, United States. As the largest school district in North Carolina and the 15th largest in the U.S, it operates within the education industry providing primary and secondary education to students in Wake County. The district oversees a wide array of schools, including traditional calendars, year-round calendars, modified calendars, and magnets. Founded in 1976, the WCPSS has consistently strived to meet the individual needs of all students by providing a safe, supportive, and rigorous learning environment.

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Education

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Cary, NC, US

Year founded

1976

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