Outpatient LPC, LMSW, LCSW
Compensation
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Job Description
Are you a compassionate LPC, LMSW, or LCSW looking to serve the elderly? Join our supportive, client-centered team and provide meaningful care when it's needed the most.
We are looking for an experienced, licensed LCSW, LMSW, or LPC to be part of the Clinical Services Team.
The LPC, LMSW, or LCSW Director works as an integral part of our social services program, which is necessary to meet the legal, organizational, medical staff, and regulatory agency guidelines.
All duties are to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Allegiance and Freedom policies and procedures, and Performance Improvement Standards. Essential Functions: Provides individual, group, and family sessions for patients as indicated by the supervisor.
Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participates in chart reviews for quality assurance.
Works with the clinical department, including the following functions: discharge and aftercare planning, completion of discharge summaries, completion of clinical documentation, and guiding the clinical staff. Reviews psychosocial documentation, completes outcome studies assessments, and develops clinical notes.
Provides clinical counseling services, including group, individual, and family services, including communication in an age/disability/culturally sensitive milieu. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Educational/Experience Requirements/Qualifications/Skills
Must be a (1) LPC, LMSW, or LCSW in the State of Texas and (2) must possess one of the following:
Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and preferably at least three (3) years of full-time experience in psych.
Excellent assertive communication skills, good writing and composition skills, and ability to organize and prioritize a high-volume workload. Must be able to work under close supervision.
- Therapeutic Intervention/De-escalation education required.
- Must complete CPR certification, as well as attend our approved behavioral de-escalation program.
- License: LPC, LMSW, LMFT in good standing with the State of Texas.
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, TX provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, group, and family counseling to patients, and contribute to multidisciplinary care, chart reviews, and quality assurance. Support discharge and aftercare planning, complete clinical documentation and outcome assessments, review psychosocial records, and guide clinical staff.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Texas LPC, LMSW, or LCSW license in good standing and have a master's degree in social work from an accredited school; at least three years of full-time psychiatric experience is preferred. Strong communication, writing, organization, and prioritization skills are required, along with therapeutic intervention and de-escalation education and CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $78k (middle half $64k–$88k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Texas | 421 active | 6,552 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment453 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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