Licensed Social Worker
Listed compensation
$28.85-$35.1/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Licensed Social Worker LSW oversees the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards and works directly with discharge planners, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures.
- Posted Salary Range
- USD $28.85 - USD $35.10 /Hr.
Wage Commensuration
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards
Develop and manage the initial contact as necessary with the discharge planner, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient/resident
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility and outside community health, welfare and social agencies to ensure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents
- Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards
- Qualifications & Requirements
- Must have a current Social Work license, in good standing with the state (as required)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work strongly preferred
- Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a long term care facility
- Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively
- Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator
- Reliable transportation required
Benefits
All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
- PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off Plan
New Pet Insurance Discount Available
DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
Tickets at Work - Entertainment Ticket Discounts
- Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
- Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
- Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
- In-facility education programs and more!
EOE Statement
Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and support the planning, implementation, evaluation, and direction of the facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. Coordinate initial contact, facility tours, and follow-up with discharge planners, families, responsible parties, facility staff, and community agencies to address residents’ social and emotional needs.
Requirements
A current social work license in good standing is required, along with at least three years of experience in a long-term care facility. A bachelor’s degree in social work is strongly preferred; candidates should also be organized, able to prioritize tasks, and skilled communicators, directors, and motivators.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$73k | Social Work median $44k (middle half $44k–$68k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Texas | 421 active | 6,586 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 34% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$67k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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