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UW Health

Social Work - Social Worker

Madison, WI · On-site

Social Work * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, day ... It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the ...

UW Health

Social Work - Social Worker

Madison, WI · On-site

Social Work * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, day ... It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the ...

UW Health

Social Work - Social Worker

Madison, WI · On-site

Social Work * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, day ... It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the ...

Imh

Social Work Care Manager

Miles City, MT

Trauma-Informed Care * Critical Thinking * Time Management * Patient Education * Communication * Prioritization Minimum Qualifications * Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution ...

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How much do trauma social work jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for trauma social work in the United States is $51,005.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is trauma social work?

Trauma social work is a specialized area of social work that focuses on helping individuals, families, and communities cope with the aftermath of traumatic events such as accidents, abuse, violence, or natural disasters. Trauma social workers provide emotional support, crisis intervention, counseling, and help clients access resources to recover and rebuild their lives. They often collaborate with healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and community organizations to ensure holistic care for those affected by trauma.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trauma social worker?

To thrive as a Trauma Social Worker, you need a master's degree in social work (MSW), clinical licensure, and specialized knowledge in trauma-informed care. Familiarity with electronic health records, crisis intervention techniques, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities like CBT or EMDR is commonly required. Outstanding communication, empathy, resilience, and strong crisis management skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for effectively supporting individuals through trauma, ensuring their safety, and facilitating their recovery within complex healthcare or community environments.

What are some common challenges faced by trauma social workers in a hospital setting?

Trauma social workers in hospitals often encounter emotionally intense situations, such as supporting patients and families after sudden injuries or life-altering events. Balancing the immediate needs of patients with complex discharge planning, resource coordination, and crisis intervention can be demanding. Additionally, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—including doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals—requires strong communication skills and adaptability. Self-care and ongoing professional development are important for managing the emotional impact and maintaining effectiveness in this role.

What is the difference between Trauma Social Work vs Crisis Intervention Social Worker?

AspectTrauma Social WorkCrisis Intervention Social Worker
CredentialsMSW or LCSW, trauma-informed certificationsMSW or LCSW, crisis response training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, mental health clinics, community agenciesEmergency settings, shelters, hospitals
Employer & IndustryHealthcare, mental health, social servicesEmergency services, hospitals, community agencies

Trauma Social Workers focus on long-term recovery and support for individuals affected by trauma, often working in healthcare or mental health settings. Crisis Intervention Social Workers respond to immediate emergencies, providing urgent support during crises. While both roles require similar credentials, their work environments and objectives differ, with trauma social work emphasizing ongoing care and crisis intervention focusing on immediate stabilization.

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Infographic showing various Trauma Social Work 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 $51,005 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Social Work Director

Partnership With Children

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

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
  • 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)
  • This is a school-based, in-person position

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. PWC acknowledges the permanency of racism within organizations, industries, and communities. As an anti-racist organization PWC is committed to effectively working against systems that perpetuate racism and disproportionate opportunities for people based on skin color. PWC recognizes diversity as a strength and believes that one's lived experiences add to the value of the organization. Therefore we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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