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Medical Social Worker (LCSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time LCSW providing mental health and substance abuse interventions in community health setting. Austin, TX.

Join CommUnityCare Health Centers as a Medical Social Worker (LCSW) – Austin in Austin, Texas.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join CommUnityCare Health Centers as a Medical Social Worker (LCSW) – Austin.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker provides mental health and substance abuse interventions while addressing social determinants of health for patients. They serve as an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop treatment plans and advocate for patient needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and a current Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) in Texas. A minimum of two years of experience in counseling individuals in crisis or trauma situations is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentSubstance abuse interventionPsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningCrisis counselingBehavior change interventionsPatient advocacyDSM-5Case managementInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationCustomer serviceProblem solvingCommunicationBilingual

Social Worker Career Context

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.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) roles.

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Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About CommUnityCare Health Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Austin, TX
501-1,000 employees