Licensed Social Worker
Listed compensation
$33-$38/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Posted Salary Range
USD $33.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.
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.
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 the planning, development, organization, implementation, evaluation, and direction of the facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with applicable regulations and professional standards. Coordinate initial contact and follow-up with discharge planners, families, and responsible parties, and work with facility teams and community agencies to address residents’ social and emotional needs.
Requirements
A current social work license in good standing is required as applicable, and a bachelor’s degree in social work is strongly preferred. Candidates must have at least three years of long-term care experience, strong organizational and prioritization abilities, communication and leadership skills, and reliable transportation.
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, 32% 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)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$76k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Texas | 424 active | 6,567 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 32% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Texas Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment456 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$74k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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