Social Worker MSW-Prosper ER
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Location: Medical Center-Prosper
Department: Case Management
Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours
40
Summary
The LMSW Social Worker provides direct social work services to patients and their families who utilize the Emergency Department of Cook Children's Health Care System. This position requires an assertive person who is able to communicate effectively, problem solve, and think critically.
This position requires dialogue with individuals regarding difficult topics. This Social Worker will be available to other floors during the scheduled shift to assist with any social work needs.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:00 pm-12:30 am
Education & Experience
MSW/MSSW from an accredited school of Social Work.
Previous experience in a hospital setting and some prior experience working with children and families is preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Current Texas License for LMSW.
Basis Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers required within 30 days of employment and must be maintained per Medical Center Policy, MC 175.
About Us
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer.
As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws.
These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker provides direct services to patients and families in the Emergency Department and assists other hospital floors as needed. They are responsible for managing complex cases, communicating effectively, and addressing difficult topics with individuals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MSW/MSSW degree and a current Texas LMSW license. Previous experience in a hospital setting and working with children and families is preferred, along with BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker MSW-Prosper ER at Cook Children's Health Care System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,407 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,407 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $68k (middle half $65k–$75k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Texas | 432 active | 6,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 26% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Social Worker listings: 3% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment461 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,525 in the last 30 days | 1,439 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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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