Ethel Jernigan

Clinical Social Worker · Children's Health

mental health Plano, TX

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
29 years
since May 1997
Gender
Female

Experience

Clinical Social WorkerCurrent
Children's Health
Since May 1997 · 29 years · Plano, TX

Education

University of Houston Graduate school of social work
Masters of Social Work

About Children's Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
7601 Preston Rd, Plano, TX

Professional Overview

Ethel Jernigan is a Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Children's Health, based in Plano, TX. As a mental health, Jernigan contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Plano, TX. They have been with Children's Health for 29 years. Jernigan holds academic credentials, including Masters of Social Work, from University of Houston Graduate school of social work. Children's Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Plano, TX healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Ethel Jernigan is one of them.
  • 3,824 mental health professionals are based in TX (out of 101,235 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 593 contacts at Children's Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in TX: $38,000 – $96,000 (median $56,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in TX: Sole Proprietor (260), Private Practice (59), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (55).
  • 6% of mental health professionals in TX hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 84% of mental health professionals in TX have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ethel Jernigan located?

Ethel Jernigan is based in Plano, TX. They are currently affiliated with Children's Health.

What is Ethel Jernigan's specialty?

Ethel Jernigan specializes in mental health. Their current role is Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Ethel Jernigan currently work?

Ethel Jernigan currently works at Children's Health. They have been there for 29 years.

What is Ethel Jernigan's educational background?

Ethel Jernigan attended University of Houston Graduate school of social work.

How do I contact Ethel Jernigan for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in TX?

mental health professionals in TX typically earn $38,000 to $96,000 annually, with a median of $56,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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