Social Services Director (LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, Texas is a 20-bed, acute geriatric psych facility located in Plainview, Texas. We are looking for an experienced a licensed LCSW, LMSW or a LPC to be part of the Clinical Services Team.

The LPC, LMSW or LCSW Director works as an integral part of our social services program which is necessary to meet the legal, organizational, medical staff and regulatory agency guidelines.

All duties are to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Allegiance and Freedom policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards. Essential Functions: Provides individual, group and family session for patients as indicated by the supervisor.

Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and participates in chart reviews for quality assurance.

Work with the clinical department including the following functions: discharge and after care planning, completion of discharge summaries, completion of clinical documentation and providing guidance to the clinical staff.

Review psycho-social documentation, completion of outcome studies assessments and development clinical notes. Provides clinical counseling services, including group, individual and family services including communication in an age/disability/culturally sensitive milieu. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Educational/Experience Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

Must be a (1) LPC, LMSW or LCSW in the State of Texas and (2) or must possess one of the following:

Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and prefer at least three (3) years of full-time experience in psych.

Excellent assertive communication skills, good writing and composition skills and able to organize and prioritize high volume workload. Must be able to work under close supervision.

  • Therapeutic Intervention/De-escalation education required.
  • Must successfully complete CPR certification, as well as attend our approved behavioral de-escalation program.
  • License: LPC, LMSW, LMFT in good standing with the State of Texas.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, Tx provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

Key Responsibilities

The Director manages the social services program, providing individual, group, and family counseling for geriatric psychiatric patients. They are responsible for discharge planning, clinical documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid LPC, LMSW, or LCSW license in the State of Texas. A Master's degree in social work is required, with a preference for at least three years of experience in psychiatric care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementCrisis InterventionPsychosocial AssessmentGroup TherapyFamily TherapyPatient Care

Geriatrics — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 43 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 81% are remote, 19% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Social Worker pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Below most Geriatrics (Social Work) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 33 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Plainview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$160k
Median resident rent
$851/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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