Social Work Assistant Jobs in Texas

Social Work Assistant jobs in Texas concentrate heavily in child welfare, mental health, and healthcare settings, with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, UT Health systems, and Baylor Scott & White Health among the most consistent large-scale hirers. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the biggest share of openings, driven by their dense hospital networks, community health organizations, and county human services agencies. Case support, crisis intervention assistance, and school-based social work are the specialties seeing the strongest and most sustained demand across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerEnhabit Home Health & Hospice
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring13
Work type80% 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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Social Work Assistant Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
5 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

Social Work Assistant 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 social work assistant jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field required
  • Experience with case management software such as DFPS IMPACT or similar systems preferred
  • Knowledge of Texas child welfare laws, Adult Protective Services, or Medicaid program guidelines
  • Strong written communication skills for documentation, case notes, and service plans
  • Ability to conduct home visits and work in community-based settings across assigned territory
  • Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency strongly preferred in many Texas metro markets

Social Work Assistant Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a social work assistant in Texas?

Most Texas employers require at least a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field. While Texas does not mandate a separate state license for social work assistants (as distinct from licensed social workers), roles with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services or county health authorities often require passing a background check and completing agency-specific training. Working toward a Licensed Master Social Worker credential through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners strengthens long-term career prospects.

Which companies hire social work assistants in Texas?

Texas social work assistant roles are posted by Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, ExcelaCare Home Health and Hospice, and Optum and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large public-sector footprint, anchored by county health departments and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, means government and government-adjacent employers represent a particularly large share of openings statewide.

Which Texas cities have the most social work assistant jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas consistently hold the most social work assistant openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its size and concentration of large hospital systems and county social services, Dallas follows with major nonprofit networks and healthcare employers, and San Antonio's strong military-family services infrastructure and expanding healthcare sector drive demand there.

Are there remote social work assistant jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Social work assistant roles typically require in-person contact with clients, home visits, and on-site coordination with case managers, so remote work is not the norm. About 20% of social work assistant openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with those positions most often limited to administrative case coordination or telephone-based client support functions.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which runs structured new-worker training programs and regularly hires candidates with a relevant degree and no prior field experience. Large Texas health systems like Baylor Scott & White and UT Health also bring on social work assistants for support roles that do not require prior case management experience. Completing a field placement or practicum through a Texas university social work program, or transitioning from a community health worker or crisis line role, gives candidates a strong practical foundation that hiring managers in Texas recognize.

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

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

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