Social Worker II (LMSW)
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Mission, TX, 78572
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 9 January 2026
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.
Responsibilities
SOCIAL SERVICES II: To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
Required qualifications:Preferred qualifications:
Employment Status
Part Time > 59Shift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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Frequently asked questions
The Social Worker II (LMSW) at Prime Healthcare Services requires a master's degree and at least one year of hospital or outpatient experience, focusing on mental health and case management. Unlike entry-level roles, this position involves complex psychosocial assessments and multidisciplinary team coordination in a clinical setting.
Key skills include crisis intervention, psychosocial evaluation, and discharge planning. Experience with diverse populations facing trauma, chronic illness, or substance abuse is vital, alongside the ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and maintain thorough clinical documentation.
Daily tasks encompass conducting emotional support sessions, crisis counseling, case management, and coordinating patient discharges. The role demands assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and facilitating referrals to community resources to support hospitalization-related challenges.
Mission, TX shows steady demand for qualified LMSW social workers due to regional healthcare expansion. Prime Healthcare Services attracts candidates valuing community impact, but competition exists from other hospitals and outpatient clinics seeking experienced mental health professionals.
Texas mandates licensure for LMSW social workers, with registration required within three months of hire. Compliance ensures eligibility for hospital roles like those at Mission Regional Medical Center, and adherence to state-specific behavioral violence prevention training is also critical.
Prime Healthcare Services emphasizes professional growth through interdisciplinary teamwork and exposure to diverse patient populations. Social Worker II staff benefit from access to specialized training, community engagement projects, and a supportive environment tailored to hospital-based social services.
This role embodies Prime Healthcare’s core values by delivering empathetic emotional support and tailored interventions. Social Workers collaborate closely with clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes, ensuring compassionate care is central to addressing complex social and emotional needs.
Social Worker II positions in Mission typically earn between $52,000 and $62,000 annually, reflecting local healthcare market standards. This range aligns with the Rio Grande Valley’s cost of living and demand, offering competitive compensation for licensed social workers with hospital experience.
Mission Regional Medical Center’s strong community focus provides social workers with rich cultural diversity and a broad case spectrum, including maternal care and chronic illness. However, resource limitations common in nonprofit settings may require adaptability and innovative problem-solving.
Prime Healthcare Services designs the Social Worker II position to address the unique socio-economic challenges of the Rio Grande Valley, emphasizing culturally sensitive counseling, comprehensive case management, and collaboration with local support agencies to enhance patient and family wellbeing.