Social Worker II

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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Social Worker II
• Job Title: Social Worker II
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Develop Mntl Education
• Posting Number: 13621
• Closing Date: 03/08/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19
• Salary Range: $4,866.58-$6,335.66
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• 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:
  
  Wichita Falls State Hospital
• Job Location City: WICHITA FALLS
• Job Location Address: 6515 KEMP BLVD
• Other Locations:
• MOS Codes: ,230X,42SX,4C0X1,68X,73A,HM

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people  lives? Do you appreciate being around others who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HHSC is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HHSC is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

• The Social Worker II performs and documents complex social services work including serving as a liaison between the individual, legally authorized representative, and others to assure ongoing care, treatment and support through the use of person-centered practices. This position gathers information to assess the individual  support systems and service needs, including participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, as needed. This position completes an initial social history, as well as maintains appropriate updates.
  
  This position may also support the assessment of the individual  rights and capacity to make decisions and provides individual and group training to promote the exercise of rights.
• Designs and provides individual and group training to promote the exercise of rights.
• Assists with the coordination of admissions, transfers, transitions, and discharges, as needed.
• Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including disaster response and/or COOP activation, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.

• Attend work regularly and follow shift schedules, with possible rotating schedules, extended shifts, or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy. May serve in an on-call status as required.
• Interview and converse with individuals, legally authorized representatives, and involved persons to determine priorities and gather background information for assessing support needs in psychosocial, economic, and physical domains.
• Oversee communication and information exchange between individuals, representatives, involved persons, agencies, and treatment providers to ensure ongoing care, consent where required, and participation in interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide guardianship-related guidance and rights-based training in line with state and federal laws and policies.
• Oversee the coordination and completion of rights and capacity assessments and review documentation.
• Assign staff to admissions, transfers, transitions, discharges, and related activities to ensure access to services using person-centered practices.
• Design and conduct training to promote rights, voting, citizenship, and self-advocacy; facilitate group education and information gathering related to resident rights.
• Participate in residence and family meetings and conduct formal presentations describing facility processes.

• Knowledge of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, human growth and development, behavioral and mental health, and social work standards for case management.
• Skill in accountability for assigned property with limited financial responsibilities.
• Skills in interviewing, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, case management, mediation, counseling, information…