Social Worker MSW-Prosper ER

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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

Crisis InterventionCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunicationEmergency Department SupportPatient AdvocacyFamily Support

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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,407 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $68k (middle half $65k–$75k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Texas432 active6,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 26% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Social Worker listings: 3% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment461 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,525 in the last 30 days1,439 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,407 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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.

Top Social Worker Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 27 employers
10
<$80k
6
$80k-95k
12
$95k-110k
2
$120k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Frederick, Maryland

$58-$61/hr
#2

LICSW/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

LifeStance Health · St. Paul, Minnesota

$73k-$126k
#3

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

$74k-$126k
#4

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

$115k-$120k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,407 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
Cook Children's Health Care System logo

About Cook Children's Health Care System

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Worth, TX
5,001-10,000 employees

Living in Prosper

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$512k
Typical market rent
$2,112/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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