Social Worker II

Department-of-State-Health-Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Social Worker II at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease. The role focuses on complex social assessments, discharge planning, and therapeutic services for patients with medical and behavioral health needs.

The position requires a Texas social work license and eligibility for related regulatory standards. Travel may be required, with a Monday–Friday day shift at the TCID facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree from a CSWE-accredited college or university.
• Must have current Texas social work license.
• Applicants must pass fingerprint background check and pre-employment screenings.
• Diverse knowledge of regulations and standards for social work in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex social assessments at admission.
• Provide discharge planning per regulatory guidelines.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy as needed.
• Coordinate with licensed social work staff to ensure coverage.
• Travel up to 5% to access community resources.
• Participate in disaster response and COOP activation activities.

Skills

Counseling

Chemical dependency

Interviews

Discharge planning

Education

CSWE-accredited social work degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Posting ID22509-Posted10/22/2026-Dept of State Health Services-TX Ctr for Infectious Disease-Community and Social Services-Texas Center for Infectious Disease-Not Eligible for Telework- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .

• Functional Title: Social Worker II
• Job Title: Social Worker II
• Agency: Dept of State Health Services
• Department: TX Ctr for Infectious Disease
• Posting Number: 22509
• Closing Date: 01/20/2027
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
• Salary Range: $5,417.00 - $6,335.66
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility Location: Texas Center for Infectious Disease
• Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO
• Job Location Address: 2303 SE MILITARY DR
• Other Locations: San Antonio
• MOS Codes: 0149,5832,230X,42SX,4C0X1,68X,73A,HM

Brief Job Description

The primary function of Social Worker II is to perform complex clinical services to include assessment, counseling, and serving as a liaison between client and all appropriate relatives, agencies, and community resources for the purpose of admission, ongoing treatment, discharge planning, and follow-up care. Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, interviewing clients, their relatives, and other interested individuals and agencies to obtain social, medical, and developmental histories, updates, and documentation relevant to treatment, policy, and accrediting agency standards. Serve as case coordinator for assigned patients and the patient's legally authorized representative (LAR). Works under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include, but are not limited to, actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response, local/strategic initiatives, and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Independently completes Social Assessments on patient admission that meet regulatory requirements and reflect an understanding of population-specific (adult, geriatric, cultural, behavioral) factors affecting patient treatment needs.

Independently provides discharge planning that meets regulatory guidelines (Medicare, JCAHO, TCID), standards, and reflects an understanding of population-specific/age-appropriate continuity of care needs as well as community resources.

Participates in treatment planning by providing discipline-specific treatment recommendations and identifying the presence of and/or the client’s desire for Advanced Directives.

Provides clinical treatment services to include individual, group, and/or family therapy for patients with medical, mental, and substance abuse recovery needs.

Coordinates with other licensed Social Work staff to ensure adequate coverage for social work services for all patients.

Collaborates with the substance abuse counselor in providing individual and group substance abuse recovery services and may co-lead groups.

Seeks and maintains professional knowledge, skills, and competence for the provision of Licensed Social Work Services.

Counsels clients and families and coordinates placements of clients with community facilities.

May need to travel and escort clients to access community and government agency resources, and or to initiate placement at the time of discharge.

Assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include, but are not limited to, actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response, local/strategic initiatives, and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge In

Counseling, chemical dependency, addiction, co-dependency, counseling techniques, recovery processes, and related disciplines; psychological tests, measurements, and related disorders; and the laws and regulations regarding the treatment of substance abusers.

Treatment of mental illness. Joint Commission standards, CQI principles, DSHS standards, Texas Administrative Code Minimum Standards, and Texas Health and Safety Code Regulations. DSHS and TCID mission and policies and procedures. Ethical principles and code of conduct. Texas Mental Health Code for civil and criminal commitments. Psychiatric Disorders - DSM V TR. Medical Issues.

Skills In

Interviewing, listening, counseling clients and patients, and using a computer and applicable software.

Problem solving. Crisis intervention. CPR and CPI.

Working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Managing rapidly changing priorities and working effectively with a diverse case load.

Skills in conflict management.

Skills in analyzing workloads and assigning staff to accomplish tasks in a timely and effective manner.

Ability To

Function effectively as a treatment team member. Serve as liaison between TCID, community resources, the court system, persons served, and families. Identify persons served/family needs and activate the appropriate system.

Ability to screen and evaluate clients; to counsel and instruct clients; to plan, develop, and implement rehabilitative and chemical dependency treatment programs; to prepare reports. Effective communication.

Perform all job duties in accordance with the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners Code of Conduct, National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, and in compliance with state and state center policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in both individual and group settings.

Perform physical motions, including but not limited to: Repeated bending, simple and simultaneous grasping, finger/manual dexterity, vision, hearing, reach above shoulder, twist upper body, and move approximately 150 pounds with or without assistance.

Perform assigned duties while wearing the required respiratory protective equipment which will be fitted for employees.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements, or Certifications

Must have a current and unrestricted license to practice social work in the State of Texas.

Initial Screening Criteria

Bachelor's or graduate degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited college or university.

Additional Information

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks, Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Repeated bending, simple and simultaneous grasping, finger/manual dexterity, vision, hearing, reach above shoulder, twist upper body, move approximately 150 pounds with or without assistance.

Perform assigned duties while wearing the required respiratory protective equipment, which will be fitted for employees.

Comply with a Tobacco Free Campus and all employment checks and testing.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at [e-mail] .

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form