Social Work Jobs Houston
Across 44 live Social Work listings, median advertised pay is $95K (75th percentile $105K), based on the 12 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Brazos Presbyterian Homes (4), Texas Children's Hospital (4), AOC Outreach Services (3).
44+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
44+ Social Work Jobs Houston Available Now
These 12 roles pay ~$95k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Medical Social Worker-Cancer Center
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX
Supp Social Worker, Licd Master (on the adult side)
Memorial Hermann Health SystemHouston, TX
Licensed Clinical Therapist (LPC or LCSW)
Safe Haven Mental Health SolutionsHouston, TX
Medical Social Worker
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX
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Social Work Jobs Houston: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
The market for social work jobs houston is robust, with 44+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Popular specialties include Social Work, Mental Health Therapy, Clinical Psychology.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Work Jobs Houston on this page have an average score of 5/10, with 5% with no weekends, 20% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social work jobs houston include Texas Children's Hospital, AOC Outreach Services, UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston), International SOS Government Medical Services, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social work jobs houston, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for social work jobs houston is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 37,751+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Social Work jobs Houston.
How much do social workers earn in Houston?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Yes — about 20% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Houston right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Texas Children's Hospital, AOC Outreach Services, UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston), International SOS Government Medical Services, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social work jobs houston are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 44 social workers positions in Houston listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Work Jobs Houston
Brazos Presbyterian Homes4 open roles here · WLB 35/100
AOC Outreach Services3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)3 open roles here · WLB 71/100
HCO Behavioral Health2 open roles here · WLB 99/100Heart to Heart Hospice2 open roles here · WLB 37/100
Insynch Health P2 open roles here · WLB 65/100
International SOS Government Medical Services2 open roles here · WLB 75/100