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Senior Social Worker

Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

Bachelor's degree → entry role → credentials → graduate path → mid-level → senior-level.

  1. Recommended bachelor's path
    Social Work
    Social Service
    Your academic foundation
  2. Entry-level role
    No entry-level role mapped yet.
  3. Credentials that advance you
    LMSW/LCSW licensure where applicable
  4. Graduate paths worth considering
    MSW
    Social Services
  5. Mid-level role
    No mid-level role mapped yet.
  6. Senior-level roleYou are here
    Senior Social Worker
    Senior
    5–8 years typical
Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

Career ladder

How the climb looks

  1. 1
    Senior Social Worker
    Current • you are here
    years
  2. 2
    Program Manager
    Next
    years
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Social Services
High
LMSW/LCSW licensure where applicable
Professional
Medium
Case Management Certification
Professional
Professional
Recommended
Mental Health First Aid
Professional
Professional
Recommended
Licensed Social Worker
Professional
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Social Services
High
MSW
Healthcare
Medium
MPH
Social Services
Medium
MPA
Graduate Degree
Recommended
Master of Social Work

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