Social Worker MSW I
Compensation
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Job Description
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
- Location: Waco, TX - Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center
- Schedule: FT Nights - 3 12's - 1900-0700 weekdays and weekends
- Setting: Case Management - Emergency Department
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
- Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Social Worker MSW 1 educates and advises patients and families on coping with emotional or physical issues. This is based on the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners' scope of practice. Coordinates services like crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning, and psychosocial assessments. Partners in developing and implementing performance improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions of the Role
Conducts and documents detailed psycho-social assessments to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient.
Employs advanced methods to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. Provides patient and family education and serves as a professional resource.
Provides or supervises care plans, including resource help, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy, and counseling. Partners with the healthcare team and involves the patient and family in developing and implementing plans.
Serves as a liaison with community resources and staff. Ensures smooth transition and placement of patients within the assigned service line.
Partners with other healthcare team members to deploy the interdisciplinary care of patients and achievement of positive outcomes.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and review, development, and participation in continuing education programs.
Prepares and writes professional reports, letters, and case summaries. Conducts and documents detailed psycho-social assessments. Interprets social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient.
Key Success Factors
Knowledge of human behavior, performance, differences in ability, personality, interests, psychosocial methods, and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Know the standards and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of people, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Listening and relational skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
- Ability to gather, record, and evaluate data.
- Ability to help people in recognizing and solving problems.
- Ability to handle grief.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION - Masters'
- MAJOR - Social Work
- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP): Must have one of these through the state of TX.
LCSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker provides crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and discharge planning for patients in the Emergency Department. They also collaborate with the healthcare team to develop treatment plans and serve as a liaison for community resources.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
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, 78% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Texas | 416 active | 6,471 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 30% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment448 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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