Clinical Social Work Jobs in Texas

Clinical Social Work jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring across community mental health centers, school districts, hospital systems, and child welfare agencies at every level from entry-level case managers through licensed clinical supervisors. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Texas Health Resources, UT Health, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services maintain large, ongoing clinical social work rosters. The most sought-after specialties in Texas right now are behavioral health, pediatric and school-based practice, and trauma-focused services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerEnhabit Home Health & Hospice
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring13
Work type75% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Medical Social Work - Full Time Salary
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Medical Social Work - Full Time Salary
LoveWell Hospice
Dallas, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work

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Remarkable Home Health & Hospice Companies
Magnolia Hospice - MSW - Master of Social Work (PRN)
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Magnolia Hospice - MSW - Master of Social Work (PRN)
Remarkable Home Health & Hospice Companies
Burnet, Texas
Business Strategy
Program Management
Project Management
Doctoral degree

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Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) - Hospice - PRN
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Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) - Hospice - PRN
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Richmond, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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University of Texas Medical Branch
Social Worker BSW - Galveston Social Work (M-F 8a - 5p)
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Social Worker BSW - Galveston Social Work (M-F 8a - 5p)
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in social work
5,001-10,000

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Optum
Director of Social Work
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Director of Social Work
Optum
Dallas, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$92k - $164k/yr
Bachelor's degree in social work
10,000+

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Clinical Social Work Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
4 jobs
Austin
2 jobs
Dallas
2 jobs
Big Spring
2 jobs
Burnet
1 job
Temple
1 job
Richmond
1 job
Galveston
1 job
Cedar Hill
1 job

Clinical Social Work Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice4 open roles
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ExcelaCare Home Health and Hospice2 open roles
Optum
Optum1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical social work jobs across Texas.

  • Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LMSW credential issued by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
  • Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
  • Minimum two years of supervised post-graduate clinical experience for LCSW-level roles
  • Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
  • Experience conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation in an EHR system
  • Bilingual ability in English and Spanish preferred for community mental health and child welfare positions statewide

Clinical Social Work Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical social work in Texas?

To practice clinical social work in Texas, you must earn a master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and obtain licensure through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. Most clinical roles require the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential as a minimum, and independent clinical practice requires the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), which is earned after completing supervised post-graduate hours and passing the ASWB Clinical exam.

Which companies hire clinical social works in Texas?

Employers hiring clinical social works in Texas right now include Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, ExcelaCare Home Health and Hospice, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems, public school districts, and state agencies like the Department of Family and Protective Services tend to post consistently throughout the year rather than seasonally.

Which Texas cities have the most clinical social work jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most clinical social work openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas generate the largest volume due to their extensive hospital networks, county behavioral health authorities, and child welfare caseloads, while Austin's rapid population growth has driven significant expansion in outpatient mental health and school-based positions.

Are there remote clinical social work jobs in Texas?

Yes, but only for certain practice areas. About 25% of clinical social work openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on and community-based nature of most clinical roles. Telehealth therapy and care coordination positions are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements, while direct case management, school-based, and inpatient roles are almost always on-site.

How can I get hired as a clinical social work in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a field placement or post-graduate supervised hours position at a Texas community mental health center or county hospital while completing your LMSW application. Large Texas employers like UT Health and Parkland Health run structured post-graduate training tracks that pair new graduates with clinical supervisors. Roles titled case manager, care coordinator, or community health worker at these institutions often serve as a direct bridge into licensed clinical practice for candidates still accruing hours.

Where can I find and apply to clinical social work jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to clinical social work jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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