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title: "Social Worker Jobs in Newark, NJ | Metaintro"
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Social Worker market brief · Newark, NJ

# Social Worker Jobs in Newark, NJ

34 social worker openings are live in the Newark, NJ area from 19 employers, led by St. John's Riverside Hospital, Gotham Enterprises Ltd, and Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services. The middle half of posted salaries runs $63,750–$89,440 a year (median $72,000), from the 56% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 62% of openings. 9% of listings accept remote work.

Data updated Nov 5, 2026

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## Role and market snapshot

A quick read on demand before you open the live listings

**Tracked jobs**
: 34
: Live social worker openings currently tracked in the Newark market.

**Companies hiring**
: 19
: Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.

**Median compensation**
: $72,000
: 56% of listings provide usable compensation data.

## Market analysis

Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market

Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.

Level mix

### Career ladder

[Entry-level](/jobs/social-worker/locations/newark-nj/entry-level)21 jobs

Newark's social worker market is led by entry-level openings, with 21 tracked roles at that rung.

30-day window

### Demand and salary

Current jobs

34

Hiring employers

19

Salary coverage

56%

Median experience

1.0 years

Within this market

### Employer tier lens

Startups & growing teams

9

9 companies · $65,000 median

Established employers

7

5 companies · $80,000 median

Coverage-gated

### Salary distribution

P25

$63,750

P50

$72,000

P75

$89,440

P90

$113,600

Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.

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### Turn this market signal into momentum

Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now.

- Open live social worker listings in Newark
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
- Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach

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## Turn this market brief into a live search.

Use the signal

The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare social worker opportunities in Newark, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.

- 34 live roles tracked in this market.
- 19 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.

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## A practical market plan for Social Worker in Newark

Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.

1. 01Read the demand 34 social worker openings across 19 employers establish the current Newark opportunity set.
2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 21 tracked openings.
3. 03Prioritize employers St. John's Riverside Hospital is one of the most active visible employers, with 12 current openings in this market view.
4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.

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Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop.

## Where this market is hiring

Move from the Newark market view into active employers and representative social worker openings

Employer activity · 19 companies

### Who is hiring in this market

The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.

![St. John's Riverside Hospital logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Driversidehealth.org%26sz%3D128)
St. John's Riverside HospitalEmployer profile12Open roles
[![Gotham Enterprises Ltd logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gothamenterprisesltd.com%2Fassets%2Fimg%2Ffull_logo_dark.svg) Gotham Enterprises LtdTop of market3Open roles](/company/gotham-enterprises-ltd)[![Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.achievebeyondusa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FUpdated-AB-Logo-AB-PNG-02.png&sig=B8gdN1w86kfF20tWTPNOLLXkjYMER4XLJDw9iGygz5M) Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism ServicesEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/achieve-beyond-pediatric-therapy-and-autism-services)[![Greenlife Healthcare Staffing logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fglhstaffing.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2Fcropped-favico-180x180.png&sig=LZPSrk666IyQ3P4GKd9ByWMs6jjsu5lE_tNbM9huxkQ) Greenlife Healthcare StaffingEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/greenlife-healthcare-staffing)[![Appleton Area School District logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.finalsite.net%2Fimages%2Fv1699636496%2Faasdk12wius%2Fqamuocs6s4uepwasxvkx%2Ffavicon.ico) Appleton Area School DistrictEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/appleton-area-school-district)
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of NewarkStartups & growing teams1Open roles

ConstantineEmployer profile1Open roles

Great Oaks Legacy Charter SchoolEmployer profile1Open roles

Live opportunity sample · 24 of 34 matches

### Representative openings

Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data.

[Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) - YonkersLive roleAchieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism ServicesYonkers, New York$108,160Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/licensed-masters-social-worker-lmsw-yonkers-at-achieve-beyond-26e1123d-bf70-55c1-8eab-0c2ec6148817)[Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - YonkersLive roleAchieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism ServicesYonkers, New York$355,680Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-yonkers-at-achieve-beyond-5c8dab90-84b6-5a70-ab01-094251f381bb)[Social Worker I (CSW)Live rolePrime HealthcareNewark, New Jersey$57,740Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/social-worker-i-csw-at-prime-healthcare-de980e79-c06d-5ab9-ad16-b3af415a5998)[Social WorkerEntry-levelSans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterYonkers, New York$75,000Posted Oct 31, 2026](/job/social-worker-at-sans-souci-rehabilitation-and-nursing-center-0f199c4e-626b-5ac1-a2b5-63c1636ba268)[Counselor/Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health CounselorEntry-levelSt. John's Riverside HospitalYonkers, New YorkPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/counselor-social-worker-licensed-mental-health-counselor-at-st-johns-ba1ba3ab-279d-5927-b6c2-eebb3d372b54)[Social Worker- Adult DaycareEntry-levelInfinite Care ConsultingYonkers, New York$60,000Posted Oct 25, 2026](/job/social-worker-adult-daycare-at-frontline-personnel-499899d6-1093-5d5c-b6d5-addfde2bbfaf)[Social Worker- Adult DaycareEntry-levelYonkers Center for Nursing and RehabilitationYonkers, New York$60Posted Oct 24, 2026](/job/social-worker-adult-daycare-at-yonkers-center-for-nursing-and-b3d24672-e505-574a-85ef-c97e90dae093)[Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Live roleGotham Enterprises LtdJersey City, New Jersey$115,000Posted Oct 21, 2026](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-at-gotham-enterprises-ltd-e65266b9-3fd0-5cdf-b1f4-848efc8cb39a)
#### More social worker openings in Newark

- [Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)--- Partner Location Bridges · Saint James Health Inc](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-partner-location-bridges-at-b4139a3e-c9f2-58e7-a878-d702c661ff19)
- [Saint Michael's Medical Center Social Worker MSW - full time · Constantine](/job/saint-michaels-medical-center-social-worker-msw-full-time-at-saint-d1b9773a-02f5-5b54-b639-b76518033876)
- [26-27 High School Social Worker · KIPP](/job/26-27-high-school-social-worker-at-kipp-1e162792-4428-5b35-88c6-7f8bb241d310)
- [Counselor/Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor · St. John's Riverside Hospital](/job/counselor-social-worker-licensed-mental-health-counselor-at-st-johns-fe96c58c-9e26-5b81-82a8-645fe909e4fa)
- [Social Worker · UncommonSchools](/job/social-worker-at-uncommonschools-213c23ca-0566-5e7b-abdc-8931bdb9d944)
- [Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) · Gotham Enterprises Ltd](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-at-gotham-enterprises-ltd-6655da53-b283-5702-bb74-6a0e050e3540)
- [Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) · Gotham Enterprises Ltd](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-at-gotham-enterprises-ltd-c5ad72a5-2c29-5a7c-8032-9ba1c24ed18d)
- [323 - School Social Worker · Great Oaks Legacy Charter School](/job/323-school-social-worker-at-great-oaks-legacy-charter-school-f1002c94-9c20-59e9-a575-5d3765c4ff34)
- [Social Worker I · University Hospital](/job/social-worker-i-at-university-hospital-d83fc3e6-5b13-5a2f-a645-439838894045)
- [Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) · LifeStance](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-at-lifestance-af9826c9-e03b-53fc-8395-0488123df811)
- [Counselor/Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor · St. John's Riverside Hospital](/job/counselor-social-worker-licensed-mental-health-counselor-at-st-johns-1d04df97-3335-54d4-98b8-feb8e68b0bfc)
- [Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor · Greenlife Healthcare Staffing](/job/clinical-social-worker-health-care-facility-surveyor-at-greenlife-52e51533-0bb2-528b-a9a7-2b7ef8993482)
- [Counselor/Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor · St. John's Riverside Hospital](/job/counselor-social-worker-licensed-mental-health-counselor-at-st-johns-f420114a-35b3-5ceb-9ede-5d476838cd75)
- [Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service · Thriveworks](/job/clinical-social-worker-fee-for-service-at-thriveworks-f99b8f67-00b7-5953-bc3e-7887f97476e9)
- [Counselor/Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor · St. John's Riverside Hospital](/job/counselor-social-worker-licensed-mental-health-counselor-at-st-johns-eea1fa63-ec8d-5a3e-9459-6178a6515018)
- [Counselor/Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor · St. John's Riverside Hospital](/job/counselor-social-worker-licensed-mental-health-counselor-at-st-johns-30c445d6-724b-5c1a-b4bb-c972f218bae9)

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## Social Worker jobs in Newark: what applicants need to know

Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.

1. 01### How many social worker jobs are open in Newark? Metaintro tracks 34 live social worker openings from 19 employers in the Newark, NJ area over the last 30 days.
2. 02### What do social worker jobs in Newark pay? The median posted salary is $72,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $63,750 to $89,440. Based on the 56% of current listings that disclose pay.
3. 03### Which experience level has the most social worker openings in Newark? Entry-level roles lead with 21 openings. Experience level is known for 62% of this market's listings.
4. 04### Which companies are hiring for social worker jobs in Newark? St. John's Riverside Hospital, Gotham Enterprises Ltd, Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services, and Greenlife Healthcare Staffing have the most open social worker roles here right now, out of 19 hiring employers.

## Continue with the next market signal

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Nearby cities

Compare Social Worker demand around Newark.

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