Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$75k-$85k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Qualifications
Qualified candidates MUST have a valid and active LCSW for the state of Texas. Bachelor’s degree/Doctorate in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work or a Minimum of 3 years related work experience. Must have a Valid Texas driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Must possess a working knowledge of techniques to manage symptoms of mental illness and prevent relapse. Must demonstrate familiarity with area-wide community resources relevant to mental health and basic needs-related services. Must demonstrate ability to provide hopeful, supportive and effective rehabilitation.
- Experience in substance abuse field is not required, but preferred.
- Significant Duties and Functions
- Provides direct care in determining patient’s status and issues by interviewing them, obtaining personal information and medical history.
- Designs treatment and rehabilitation programs/plans by using knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency and counseling, while tailoring the process based on patient’s needs.
- Modifies treatments by maintaining case history and progress notes while observing their patients.
- Restores patients to productive roles by educating them about available community based organizations, and social and employment services.
- Experience in substance abuse field is not required, but preferred.
- Provides services in the community using personal vehicle
- Ability to work in a dynamic team setting with medical and clinical professionals
- Develop treatment plans related to rehab services goals
- Provide services in the clinic as needed
- Provide individual facilitation of skills-building and psycho-educational groups
- Caseload will consist of adult clients and children/adolescents
- Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities including face-to-face interventions with other members of the team
- Coordinate clients’ individual recovery needs internally and externally in the community
- Follow all ADAPT policies and procedures and exercise good judgment and initiative in keeping with the varied and ever-changing needs of clients served;
- Work schedule is highly dependent on client needs and can be ever-changing
- Follow infection disease control Policies and Procedures
- Maintains client confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA requirements at all times
- All other duties as required
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will design and implement treatment plans for patients while providing direct care and individual skills-building sessions. They are also responsible for coordinating recovery needs, maintaining clinical documentation, and participating in 24-hour on-call rotations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Texas LCSW license and possess a valid driver's license with automobile insurance. A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or Social Work is required, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 35 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% are remote, 51% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k 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 | ~$82k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in Texas | 449 active | 7,231 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 37% remote · 51% no call · 66% no weekends35 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 ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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