Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$82k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Community

Querencia at Barton Creek

Address

  • 2500 Barton Creek Blvd
  • Austin, Texas 78735

Pay Range

$59,600.00-$81,900.00+ Annual

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our talented team as our new Social Worker today!

A Few Details About the Role

Assess and document psycho-social needs and pertinent social data about personal and family problems related to resident illness and care, and actions taken to meet resident needs.

Attend resident care planning meetings and accurately complete social service documentation, including MDS and care plans in a timely manner, in accordance with community policies and procedures, state and federal laws.

Assist in the inquiry process, move-in coordination, and paperwork completion processes. Conduct tours as needed and follow welcome procedures for all new move-ins.

Visit all new residents upon move-ins to introduce self, community, and review move-in packet, verify insurance coverage and inform of any extra costs for non-covered services.

Provide a high level of resident engagement.

Complete all required documentation pertaining to advance care planning to include assisting with completion of Advanced Directives per regulatory standards and compliance.

Coordinate with residents, families, team members, and other outside agencies/providers for in-house services as needed and move-out planning activities.

Act as a resident advocate asserting and safeguarding the human and civil rights of the residents and their families while fostering human dignity and personal worth.

Provide training and support to departments and team members regarding resident rights.

And Here’s What You Need to Apply

Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and one year experience in a health care setting, OR

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field and three years’ experience in a health care setting

Licensed Social Worker required by community and/or state regulations.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

Company Overview

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations.

For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind.

Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day.

At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker assesses and documents the psychosocial needs of residents while coordinating care plans and move-in processes. They also act as a resident advocate to ensure rights are upheld and provide support to families and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work with one year of healthcare experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with three years of experience. A valid social work license is required by state and community regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementResident advocacyPsychosocial assessmentRegulatory complianceCommunicationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 40% 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 ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$71k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Social Worker Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 16 employers

4
<$65k
6
$65k-85k
7
$85k-105k
4
$105k-125k
2
$126k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
30%
CME allowance
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

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#4

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifespace Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 7.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.