Texas.gov - State of Texas Official Website is hiring: Social Worker in Kerrvill

Overview

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. HHSC supports you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, opportunities for career advancement, and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Job Details

• Functional Title: Social Worker
• Job Title: Social Worker III
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: PsychSecurity Direct Care
• Posting Number: 9779
• Closing Date: 11/04/2025
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
• Salary Range: $6,335.69
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA: Exempt
• Facility Location: Kerrville State Hospital
• Job Location City: KERRVILLE
• Job Location Address: 721 THOMPSON DR

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• Perform and document highly complex social services work, serving as a liaison between patients, legally authorized representatives, and others to assure ongoing care, treatment, and support using person-centered practices.
• Provide individuals, families, and groups with psychosocial support to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses; assess support systems and service needs; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Assess an individual’s rights and capacity to make decisions; design and provide individual and group trainings to promote rights and patient transition, including curriculum and materials.
• Assist with furloughs, transfers, transitions, and discharges as needed; interview and converse with individuals, representatives, involved persons, and agencies to develop social history and identify psychosocial, economic, and physical needs; update as appropriate.
• Coordinate communication between individuals, representatives, involved parties, agencies, and treatment providers to ensure ongoing care, provide notifications, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, obtain necessary consents, and access external resources.
• Counsel and assist individuals regarding community placement, living options, end-of-life planning and rights in accordance with laws and policies; provide information and referrals for other services; deliver case and care management or interventions to promote health and address barriers to access to care.
• Design and conduct individual and group trainings to promote exercise of rights, decision-making, person-centered thinking, and self-advocacy; develop and present curriculum and training materials for patients, families, and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Requires Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and three (3) years of related experience; one (1) year of experience with persons with mental, social, or substance use disorders preferred.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

• Maintain licensure in accordance with Texas Board of Social Work Examiners; Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW).

Other Application Information

• Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.
• Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified; see the Texas State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk for details.
• ADA Accommodations: HHSC will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for qualified individuals with a disability. Contact the HHS Employee Service Center for assistance.
• Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility: Background checks may be required; HHSC uses E-Verify. Bring I-9 documentation on your first day of work.
• Telework: This position may be eligible for telework per state and agency policies and supervisor discretion.