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Lufkin, Texas

Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$70/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Now Hiring – Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Home Health & Hospice Services

Locations: Austin, TX (Multiple Areas)

Position Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN (As Needed)

Elite Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team. The LMSW provides psychosocial assessments, counseling, emotional support, resource coordination, and patient advocacy to Home Health and Hospice patients and their families.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping patients and caregivers navigate healthcare challenges while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Position Summary

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is responsible for assessing patients' psychosocial needs, developing individualized care plans, coordinating community resources, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members to improve patients' quality of life.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families.

Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goals.

Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention services.

Assist patients and families with advance care planning and healthcare decisions.

Coordinate community resources and referrals.

Educate patients and caregivers regarding available services and benefits.

Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Assist families with grief, loss, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.

Advocate for patient rights and promote patient-centered care.

Ensure compliance with Medicare, agency policies, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in orientation, annual competency evaluations, and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university.

Current Texas Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license in good standing.

Minimum one (1) year of experience in healthcare, Home Health, Hospice, hospital, or social services preferred.

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Reliable transportation with current automobile insurance.

Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.

Knowledge of Medicare regulations and Conditions of Participation.

Experience with psychosocial assessments and care planning.

Experience providing grief counseling and caregiver support.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Psychosocial assessment and counseling.

Crisis intervention and patient advocacy.

Community resource coordination.

Care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Regulatory compliance and clinical documentation.

Cultural competency and sensitivity.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Employment Opportunities

Full-Time

Part-Time

PRN (As Needed)

Flexible Scheduling Available

Service Areas

Houston, Texas

Houston

Spring

The Woodlands

Conroe

Tomball

Cypress

Katy

Humble

Kingwood

Sugar Land

Pearland

Pasadena

Richmond

Rosenberg

Missouri City

Austin, Texas

Austin

Round Rock

Cedar Park

Georgetown

Pflugerville

Leander

Kyle

Buda

Lakeway

Manor

Benefits (For Eligible Employees)

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Scheduling

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Orientation and Training

Continuing Education Opportunities

Supportive Interdisciplinary Team Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Why Join Elite Home Health & Hospice?

At Elite Home Health & Hospice, we are committed to providing compassionate, holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of our patients. Our Licensed Master Social Workers play a vital role in improving the quality of life for patients and supporting families during challenging times.

We are looking for caring professionals who are passionate about making a difference and serving our communities throughout Houston and Austin, Texas.

Join our growing team and help us provide exceptional Home Health and Hospice services throughout Texas.

Elite Home Health & Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Master Social Worker conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develops individualized care plans for home health and hospice patients. They also provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and coordinate community resources while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 30% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$146kMaster Social Worker (LMSW) median $74k (middle half $66k–$88k)285 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$123k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings in Texas451 active7,140 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 30% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment451 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Social Worker Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 13 employers
8
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
1
$107k
13
$120k-135k
2
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
25% this job
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

$73k-$126k
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible scheduling
Mileage reimbursement
Paid orientation and training
Continuing education opportunities

Living in Lufkin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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