Social Work Jobs in Texas
Social Work jobs in Texas are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in child welfare, healthcare social work, and community mental health services, with openings at every level from entry-level case aides through licensed clinical supervisors. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio drive the largest share of postings, home to major employers such as Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, UT Health, and Dallas County Health and Human Services. The most sought-after specializations right now are medical social work, child protective services, and school-based counseling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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REPORTS TO: Director of Care Management and Director of Integrated Behavioral Health
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- LMSW
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Preferred:
- Experience in social services, counseling, case management, or vocational rehabilitation
- Experience providing social services in healthcare settings
SKILLS
- Ability to learn and apply case management, disease management, and patient education skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across medical teams and with patients.
- Proficiency in problem identification and care plan development.
- Professional interaction skills with medical providers and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of chronic physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Skillfully conduct health assessments and screenings.
- Ability to learn and apply evidence-based behavioral strategies, including motivational interviewing.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Coordinate and manage care for high-risk patients to improve outcomes and minimize unnecessary hospital utilization.
- Develop and maintain a tracking system for seamless care coordination across medical services, including transitions and referrals.
- Identify and address gaps in patient care through proactive outreach and follow-up services.
- Implement standing delegated orders and management protocols.
- Participate in or lead regular Care Team meetings.
- Serve as a liaison between primary care, specialty, and behavioral health services for coordinated patient treatment plans.
- Offer coaching to patients on self-management for chronic conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial needs assessments.
- Develop individualized care plans focusing on disease prevention and self-care improvement.
- Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system by coordinating with specialty care
- Apply knowledge of community resources to address care gaps or improve quality of life conditions.
- Provide appropriate supervised clinical care to meet Licensed Clinical Social Worker certification requirements.
OTHER DUTIES
- As assigned by supervisor.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and appropriate liability insurance
- Access to personal transportation
- Visual and auditory accuracy
- Shift length varies
- Indoor setting
- Continuous use of computer
- Long periods of sitting
- Frequent use of telephone and/or smart devices
- Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
- Continuous conversational communication
- Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing
- Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
- Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas
- Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
- Memorize and retain instructions
- Read and interpret detailed specifications
- Mental competency
- Tobacco non-user
- Physical accommodations will be implemented where necessary and feasible
REPORTS TO: Director of Care Management and Director of Integrated Behavioral Health
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- LMSW
-
Preferred:
- Experience in social services, counseling, case management, or vocational rehabilitation
- Experience providing social services in healthcare settings
SKILLS
- Ability to learn and apply case management, disease management, and patient education skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across medical teams and with patients.
- Proficiency in problem identification and care plan development.
- Professional interaction skills with medical providers and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of chronic physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Skillfully conduct health assessments and screenings.
- Ability to learn and apply evidence-based behavioral strategies, including motivational interviewing.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Coordinate and manage care for high-risk patients to improve outcomes and minimize unnecessary hospital utilization.
- Develop and maintain a tracking system for seamless care coordination across medical services, including transitions and referrals.
- Identify and address gaps in patient care through proactive outreach and follow-up services.
- Implement standing delegated orders and management protocols.
- Participate in or lead regular Care Team meetings.
- Serve as a liaison between primary care, specialty, and behavioral health services for coordinated patient treatment plans.
- Offer coaching to patients on self-management for chronic conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial needs assessments.
- Develop individualized care plans focusing on disease prevention and self-care improvement.
- Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system by coordinating with specialty care
- Apply knowledge of community resources to address care gaps or improve quality of life conditions.
- Provide appropriate supervised clinical care to meet Licensed Clinical Social Worker certification requirements.
OTHER DUTIES
- As assigned by supervisor.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and appropriate liability insurance
- Access to personal transportation
- Visual and auditory accuracy
- Shift length varies
- Indoor setting
- Continuous use of computer
- Long periods of sitting
- Frequent use of telephone and/or smart devices
- Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
- Continuous conversational communication
- Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing
- Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
- Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas
- Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
- Memorize and retain instructions
- Read and interpret detailed specifications
- Mental competency
- Tobacco non-user
- Physical accommodations will be implemented where necessary and feasible
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- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social work jobs across Texas.
- Active LMSW or LCSW license issued by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program for clinical or supervisory positions
- Experience with state databases and case management systems such as SACWIS or CCWIS
- Knowledge of Texas child welfare statutes, Medicaid eligibility rules, and DFPS policies
- Strong documentation skills and ability to meet court-ordered reporting deadlines
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred for community-facing roles in South Texas
Social Work Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a social work in Texas?
To practice social work in Texas you must obtain licensure through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. A Bachelor of Social Work earns you a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker credential, while a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program qualifies you for the Licensed Master Social Worker license and, after supervised clinical hours, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Both require passing the ASWB examination.
How much do social works make in Texas?
Social works in Texas earn a median of about $69,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,210 for the lowest 10% to over $98,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire social works in Texas?
Employers hiring social works in Texas right now include University of Houston, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's size and its large public-sector footprint mean that state agencies, county health departments, and major health systems consistently post the highest volume of openings year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most social work jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most social work openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas lead because of their dense hospital networks, county social services departments, and nonprofit ecosystems, while San Antonio's large military-connected population and federally qualified health centers generate consistent demand across veterans services, behavioral health, and family welfare programs.
Are there remote social work jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're limited. Social work is fundamentally a relationship- and community-based field, and most roles require in-person contact with clients, courts, or healthcare teams. About 33% of social work openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The positions most likely to offer remote flexibility are care coordination, utilization review, and telehealth behavioral health roles where direct physical presence is not required.
How can I get hired as a social work 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 continuously recruits new graduates into its Child Protective Services caseworker pipeline with structured on-the-job training. Hospital systems such as UT Southwestern and Memorial Hermann also hire social work assistants and care coordination associates who support licensed staff. Earning your LBSW before graduating and completing your field placement at a Texas state agency or county health department substantially strengthens an entry-level application.
Where can I find and apply to social work jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to social work jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your license level, specialty, and preferred metro, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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