Social Work Supervisor

Date: Sep 10, 2026 | Location: Austin, TX 78751

About the role

The Social Worker IV (Social Work Supervisor) provides advanced clinical services at Austin State Hospital, supervises Social Workers, and participates on the Social Work Management Team. The position works with minimal supervision, using independent judgment to deliver compassionate, recovery‑oriented care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the social work program and ensure policies and procedures are updated at least annually.
• Serve on Mental Health Services and social work department leadership teams to guide programming.
• Submit evaluations, reports, and recommendations related to staff, coverage, training needs, budgetary matters, and program status.
• Participate in budget planning, unit administration, program development, and organizational workgroups.
• Review social assessments, recovery plans, and discharge plans to address psychosocial, economic, and physical client needs.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision for Social Workers, including hiring, scheduling, performance evaluation, feedback, staff development, disciplinary actions, and leave approval.
• Monitor quality of social work services through monthly audits, weekly case consultations, and chart reviews; report findings to the Provision of Care committee.
• Oversee and review clinical treatment services (assessments, individual, group, and family therapy) and conduct competency checks.
• Coordinate client discharges, ensuring collaboration with clients, families, interdisciplinary team, and community resources; approve all discharge plans not created by a licensed master‑level social worker.
• Ensure compliance with Continuous Quality Improvement programs, The Joint Commission, and CMS standards.
• Participate in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as needed, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of mental illness, emotional components of physical illness, rehabilitation methods, casework principles, and community resources.
• Understanding of social work principles, methods, techniques, and practices.
• Skill in interviewing and evaluating social assessments and reports.
• Ability to develop treatment plans, communicate effectively, and supervise others.
• Ability to oversee a social work program and ensure quality of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas.
• Three (3) years of experience, including at least one year providing direct services to individuals with mental, social, or substance‑use disorders.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience in social services work.
• LCSW‑S preferred.
• Must pass fingerprint background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and required registry checks.
• Male applicants ages 18‑25 must be registered with Selective Service; all applicants must be at least 18 years old (21 for Waco and Terrell Center for Youth).
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital procedures.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
• Additional benefits detailed on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage.

Pay

Salary Range: $6,579.41 – $8,304.83 per month (Pay Frequency: Monthly). Salary Group: TEXAS‑B‑23. Position is Exempt.

Schedule

• Shift: Day (regular schedule; may require rotating, extended, or overtime shifts).
• Telework: Not eligible.
• Travel: Up to 5%.
• Employment Type: Regular, Full‑time.
• Flexibility in work hours and overtime may be required.