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How much do social work internships jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for social work internships 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 do you do as a social work intern?

A social work intern assists with client assessments, provides support under supervision, and helps develop care plans. They gain experience in case management, counseling techniques, and community resources while working in social service settings. Interns often complete tasks that support the agency's goals and may be required to document interactions and attend training sessions.

What is the difference between Social Work Internships vs Social Work Assistant?

AspectSocial Work InternshipsSocial Work Assistant
Required CredentialsUsually students pursuing a degree in social work or related fieldTypically requires a relevant associate or bachelor's degree
Work EnvironmentInternship sites, including clinics, community centers, and agenciesOffice settings, clinics, or community organizations
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, non-profits, government agenciesSocial service agencies, healthcare providers, non-profits
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding internship opportunities and entry-level rolesClarifying job responsibilities and entry-level support roles

Social Work Internships are primarily educational opportunities for students gaining practical experience, while Social Work Assistants are entry-level staff supporting social workers in various settings. Internships focus on learning and skill development, whereas assistants perform more direct client support tasks.

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Infographic showing various Social Work Internships job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,266 per year, or $36.7 per hour.

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Partnership With Children (PWC) strengthens the mental health and well-being of New York City students by embedding licensed social workers and comprehensive supports directly in schools reaching over 20,000 children and families each year. Across our core partner schools we build ecosystems of support that empower students, support families, and transform schools through trauma-informed counseling, community-based programming, and healing-based arts education-creating nurturing environments that foster resilience, learning, and opportunity. Social Work Directors are the lead supervisors for Partnership staff in the school building. Each Social Work Director has the support of a supervisor on a regular basis.
Responsibilities:
Direct practice:
  • Provide individual counseling and case management
  • Facilitate large and small group counseling (individually or with co-facilitator)
  • Attend all school-based meetings (e.g. with administration, guidance counselor, teachers)
  • Collaborate with school administration and staff on needs of students, families and school community
  • Integrate into and engage with school culture through development of positive relationships with school community
  • Conduct parent workshops and teacher staff development sessions
  • Conduct home visits
  • Support students and families in crisis
Staff Supervision:
  • Conduct weekly structured supervision of social worker and/or interns and weekly staff meetings
  • Ensure all case notes, bio psycho-socials and goal plans are completed and of high quality
  • Develop direct reports to improve their practice
  • Model development and maintenance of key collaborative relationships
  • Ensure data collection is timely and accurate
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Commitment to demonstrating PWC's organizational values of Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Going to Solution, Equity & Inclusion, and Passion
  • New York State LMSW from an accredited school of social work
  • New York State LCSW, or LCSW eligible within 12 months of hire, required. Social Workers have an on-site Partnership with Children supervisor. Supervision hours count toward LCSW requirements and we are able to provide financial support for completion.
  • SIFI certification strongly preferred with at least one year's experience supervising social work interns
  • At least one year's experience in school setting, strong experience working with students and families; and experience working with children on the autism spectrum and their families
  • Work with fidelity to model while also being able to implement model according to specific school needs
  • Interest in and comfort with working with data to inform practice
  • Act as lead Partnership with Children representative at the school and have ability and interest in being the face of Partnership with Children within the school building
  • Work in fast-paced environment, flexible and can-do attitude
Hours:
  • Full-time, occasional weeknight hours
  • Year-round position (summer location and duties may vary)

Salary and Benefits:
$75k-$85k annually, commensurate to credentials and experience. All full-time employees receive an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan with employer match, life insurance, Flexible spending Account/FSA, Commuter benefits, and twenty four days paid annual leave per year, plus four Summer Fridays and 12 other paid holidays.
Partnership with Children welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity is leveraged across all areas, including race, gender, gender expression, age, nationality and life experience. Partnership with Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Partnership with Children provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.