Social Worker Jobs

As of Tuesday, March 31st 2026, Vivian has 14 listings for local contract Social Worker jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $60 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

As of Tuesday, March 31st 2026, Vivian has 28 listings for travel Social Worker jobs. These jobs pay $2,192 per hour on average, and up to $3,104 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Social workers make up a large sub-sector within the field of Human Services and one of the largest fields of practice in social work is healthcare. Healthcare social workers provide patients and their families with the psychosocial support they need to cope with acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses and help alleviate the psychological and financial hardships of debilitating health conditions. Individuals wanting to serve people facing challenging medical issues and to  help ensure they don’t unnecessarily suffer due to socioeconomic barriers are ideal candidates for this career path. Employment of all types of social workers is projected to grow 13% between 2019 and 2029, but growth will vary by specialization.

Social workers can specialize in several fields. Some healthcare employers may prefer or may even require specific professional certifications, including: