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Methodist Health System
Richardson, Texas

PRN - Social Worker - MSW - Mental Health Acute Adult

Social WorkerIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Hours of Work: 8am-4pm Days Of Week: M-F, weekends Work Shift: PRN (United States of America) Job Description: Your Job: We need high-performing, experienced, and passionate Social Worker professionals to provide direct and indirect social work services (e. g. assessment, supportive guidance, referral and follow-up) to MHS patients and their families. Your Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work
  • LMSW/LCSW
  • 1 year of experience in health related setting preferred Your Responsibilities:
  • Communicate clearly and openly
  • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
  • Be accountable for your performance
  • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
  • Take initiative for your professional growth
  • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023 Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III Trauma Center Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect social work services, including assessments and supportive guidance, to mental health patients and their families. Foster a collaborative environment and continuously seek ways to improve the overall patient experience.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and possess an LMSW or LCSW license. One year of experience in a health-related setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Social Work AssessmentReferral ManagementCollaborative CommunicationMental Health Care

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 29 employers

10
<$75k
8
$75k-90k
10
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k
3
$120k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
26%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Gotham Enterprises · Kirkland, Washington

$115k-$120k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Gotham Enterprises · Kapolei, Hawaii

$115k-$120k
#3

Regional Clinical Support Specialist Social Worker

$100k – $120k
#4

Clinical Supervisor - TX - LPC or LCSW

$48.70 - $56.49/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Richardson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$385k
Typical market rent
$1,669/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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