Medical Social Worker- EC

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Texas — RemoteFull TimeSocial Worker

Job Description

About the Role

Join Texas Children's Hospital as a Medical Social Worker – Pediatric, Texas Children’s Hospital in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts a psychosocial assessment, evaluating patient/family psychosocial risk factors
  • Collaborates with other professions to coordinate, implements & follow
  • up on the Psychosocial Plan of Care
  • Identifies problems/needs in the department and participates in the problem

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work required
  • LMSW or LCSW license from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council required Responsibilities:
  • Conducts a psychosocial assessment, evaluating patient/family psychosocial risk factors
  • Collaborates with other professions to coordinate, implements & follow

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Texas Children's Hospital as a Medical Social Worker – Pediatric, Texas Children’s Hospital.

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCase ManagementCrisis InterventionTherapeutic ModalitiesCare CoordinationPatient AdvocacyDischarge PlanningBehavioral HealthMental Health TherapyResource Allocation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Medical Social Worker- EC position at Texas Children's Hospital includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Texas Children's Hospital is open to social worker candidates.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote social worker positions in Pediatrics have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote social worker position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a social worker earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Modalities, Care Coordination, Patient Advocacy, Discharge Planning, Behavioral Health. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and implements individualized plans of care for patients and their families. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate access to social programs and ensure successful discharge goals.

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About Texas Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX
2-5

Protective Factors (1)

Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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