Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) - Home Health - PRN

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Overview Looking for a career that makes a difference every day? Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development. With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward-moving careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home. The Enhabit Advantage: Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive: Generous paid time off for full-time employees 401(k) matching Medical, dental and vision coverage Supplemental insurance options Flexible spending accounts Incentive bonus opportunities Continuing education and scholarship opportunities Responsibilities Administer social services to patients requiring intermittent professional services and teach the patient, family, and other members of the health care team. Perform services in accordance with the physician’s orders and the established plan of care (POC). Qualifications Education and experience, essential Must have a masters degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education. Must be certified or licensed in the state where they currently practice. Must have at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting. Must have basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device. . Education and experience, preferred Medicare home health or hospice experience is preferred. Education and experience, state specific ALABAMA - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred. ALASKA - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred. ARIZONA - A licensed BSW must work under a licensed MSW; LMSW is preferred. ARKANSAS - Must be an LMSW, at minimum. COLORADO - Must be a masters level LSW. CONNECTICUT - Must be an MSW. DELAWARE - Must be an LMSW. A BSW can work under an MSW; LMSW is preferred. FLORIDA - No state liensure is required, certification only. Must provide masters degree transcript. GEORGIA - Must be an LMSW, at minimum. IDAHO - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred. ILLINOIS - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred. INDIANA - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred. KANSAS - An LBSW must work under a LMSW; LMSW is preferred. KENTUCKY - An LBSW must work under a LMSW; LMSW is preferred. LOUISIANA - Must be an LMSW. MARYLAND - An LBSW must work under a licensed clinical social worker; a masters level LCSW is preferred. MASSACHUSETTS - An LSW can work under a LCSW; LCSW is preferred. MISSISSIPPI - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred. MISSOURI - State licensure is not required. A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred. MONTANA - A BSW can work under an MSW; MSW is preferred. NORTH CAROLINA - A CSW can work under a CMSW; CMSW is preferred. NEW MEXICO - An LBSW can work under an LMSW; LMSW is preferred. NEVADA

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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr
Houston Median $23,442/yr
Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr
vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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