Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Healthcare, New York
Hospitals, ambulatory care, nursing facilities, and social assistance providers.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (Healthcare) in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 49 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $74,700. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 23 | $57,054 |
| Level II — qualified | 10 | $94,300 |
| Level III — experienced | 3 | $120,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 6 | $114,400 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (Healthcare) in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton-Madison House | Behavioral Health Clinician | 10 | $55,453 |
| YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities | Mental Health Clinician | 6 | $60,000 |
| New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation | Mental Health Counselor, Level I | 5 | $74,700 |
| Phronetic Psychotherapy LCSW PC | Psychotherapist | 4 | $104,000 |
| Interborough Developmental & Consultation Center, Inc. | CCBHC Therapist | 3 | $100,000 |
| The Child Center of NY, Inc. | Master Social Worker | 3 | $52,541 |
| TMR Mental Health Care PC | Psychotherapist | 2 | $98,238 |
| ACMH, Inc. | Quality & Compliance Coordinator | 2 | $73,335 |
| Colorful Mind LCSW PLLC | Clinical Social Worker Supervisor | 2 | $124,800 |
| The Child Center of NY | Master Social Worker | 2 | $52,541 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Social Worker MSW at Maimonides Medical Center$83,168BrooklynDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-393701
- Social Worker, Level III at New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation$95,713New YorkDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-363730
- Psychotherapist at TMR Mental Health Care PC$98,238RidgewoodDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-345799
- Bilingual Senior Social Worker at Henry Street Settlement$79,352New YorkWage Level IIDecided Aug 19, 2025I-200-25224-235917
- Psychotherapist at Phronetic Psychotherapy LCSW PC$135,200New YorkWage Level IVDecided Aug 8, 2025I-200-25215-217671
- SOCIAL WORKER at Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center, Inc.$120,750BROOKLYNWage Level IIIDecided Jul 30, 2025I-203-25204-194832
- Psychotherapist at Interborough Developmental & Consultation Center, Inc$95,000BrooklynWage Level IIDecided Jul 30, 2025I-200-25204-195776
- Mental Health Clinician at YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities$60,000New YorkWage Level IDecided Jul 25, 2025I-200-25199-185950
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.