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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for social work tech in Virginia is $38,754.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,700.00 and $38,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Social Work Tech (Social Work Technician) supports licensed social workers by assisting clients with resources, conducting assessments, and helping with case management. They may work in hospitals, mental health facilities, schools, or community organizations. Their duties include gathering client information, connecting individuals to services, and providing emotional support. While they do not provide clinical therapy, they play a crucial role in ensuring clients receive appropriate assistance.

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A typical workday for a Social Work Tech involves supporting licensed social workers by assisting with client intakes, maintaining case files, coordinating community resources, and following up with clients to ensure their needs are being met. You may also participate in team meetings, help arrange appointments, and occasionally visit clients in various settings such as hospitals or social service agencies. Collaboration with case managers, healthcare professionals, and other support staff is common, and your day is often a mix of administrative and direct client interaction. This variety keeps the role dynamic and provides valuable exposure to different aspects of social work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a social work tech?

To excel as a Social Work Tech, you typically need a background in social services, relevant coursework or an associate degree, and experience with client assessment and documentation. Familiarity with case management software, electronic record-keeping, and basic office applications is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to build rapport are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure effective support for clients, collaboration with other professionals, and the smooth operation of social work initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Social Work Tech job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $38,754 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

LMSW Case Manager, Social Work - In Patient II Arlington, VA Virginia Hospital (40hrs.)

Kaiser Permanente

Arlington, VA • On-site

$25 - $32.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

This role is eligible for $7,500 sign on bonus.
Job Summary:

For members of a defined population, responsible for collaborating with the members of the health care team to facilitate the coordination of appropriate, cost-effective services that are consistent with members plan of care, help achieve his/her optimal level of independence, and enhance quality of life.


Essential Responsibilities:
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, problem identification, psychosocial assessment, financial counseling/referral, accessing community resources, placement for care, guiding the member through health-related legal processes, or consultation and support to other health care professionals.
  • Effectively manages and coordinates assigned caseload consistent with established criteria. Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessment to evaluate patient goals, social support systems, resources, health status, functional limitations, psychological status, environmental factors, and response to treatment so as to decrease inappropriate utilization of medical services.
  • In close collaboration with the nurse case manager and other members of the health care team, develops and monitors a plan of care designed to promote the members optimal level of functioning and enhance the quality of life.
  • Identifies, facilitates, and advocates appropriate organizational and community resources to meet the plan of care and ensures that they are implemented for in a cost effective, efficient, and timely manner.
  • Ensures consistent and reliable documentation of case management activities in compliance with all organization and department standards.
  • Analyzes patient and program outcomes to identify improvements in program, quality, and cost effectiveness of case management activities.
  • Facilitates application process for accessing local, state, and federally funded programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, and Disability) and/or refers to appropriate community agencies in cases of suspected patient abuse/neglect when identified.
  • Provides supportive counseling and education to members, families and caregivers, members of the health care team, health plan staff, and the community, including end-of-life issues and Advanced Directives.
  • Promotes self-awareness and knowledge of current case management standards in the community and recent innovations in patient care. Maintains current knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies relating to the practice of social work in the local market/local agencies and maintains high social work standards as defined by the NASW Code of Ethics.
  • Scheduling and coordinating family meetings as needed.
  • Completing guardianship paperwork and providing technology assistance so that patients/family can virtually attend court proceedings, as needed.
  • INPATIENT ONLY - Completion of Uniform Assessment Instruments (UAIS) form for long-term care (Virginia Medicaid requirement only).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • Minimum one (1) years of clinical social work experience in a health care setting required.
Education

  • Masters degree in social work (MSW) required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Graduate Social Worker (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
  • Licensed Master's Social Worker (Virginia) within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements:
  • N/A
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with computer software programs in a Windows environment preferred.
  • Knowledge of community systems and resources in the defined service area preferred.
  • Knowledge of regulatory issues for the Mid-Atlantic area preferred.

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