Social Worker II
Listed compensation
$58k-$76k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Social Worker II – State Psychiatric Hospital in Vernon, TX, US. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $4866.58 - $6335.67/month.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Generous time off benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Vernon, TX, US.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker II performs complex social services work, including acting as a liaison between individuals, their representatives, and treatment teams to ensure quality care. They are responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating admissions and discharges, and facilitating training to promote individual rights and self-advocacy.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid social work license (LBSW or above) in accordance with the Texas Board of Social Work Examiners. Applicants are required to have at least six months of experience working with individuals with mental, social, or substance use disorders, or have completed a state hospital internship program.
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k 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 ~$67k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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