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Social Worker, Care Coordination - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences' TCHATT

Social Worker Above average in Psychiatry (Social Work)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · remote
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join UTHealth Houston as a Social Worker – Remote TCHATT, Psychiatry in Houston, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 37 days PTO.
  • Pension plan offered.
  • Generous time off (37-38 days per year)
  • Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years)
  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Wellness programs

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.

This position offers remote work flexibility. Work with UTHealth Houston in Houston, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The social worker provides professional care coordination and mental health support to patients and families within the TCHATT program. They conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and facilitate referrals to community resources while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and possess a Texas LBSW license, with LMSW preferred. A minimum of one year of social work experience is required, and candidates must reside in the Greater Houston area.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Case managementCrisis interventionConflict resolutionMediationPatient assessmentPsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningReferral coordinationDocumentationEducation deliveryMultidisciplinary collaboration

Psychiatry — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, Care Coordination - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences' TCHATT at UTHealth Houston a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (Social Work) — ranked against 66 active Psychiatry (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

6.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Psychiatry (Social Work) — ranked against 66 active roles in this specialty

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
18%
Sign-on bonus
14%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Psychiatry (Social Work)

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About UTHealth Houston

Higher Education
Houston, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
Generous time off (37-38 days per year)
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts
Wellness programs