Medical Social Worker (Austin Public Health)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker (Austin Public Health) at City of Austin a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Social Work position at City of Austin is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

City of Austin lists compensation for this physician position at $58k to $71k annually.

This position is based in Austin, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Medical social work, Case management, Crisis intervention, Counseling, Psychosocial assessment, Community outreach, HIV/AIDS care, Sexual health education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Provide medical social work services to patients and families, including psychosocial assessments and the development of treatment plans. Facilitate community-based case management for individuals with communicable diseases and participate in outreach activities.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan, Work-Life Balance Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.