MSW LCSW Social Worker - Primary Care

Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing. PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Work Schedule Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm. This position is onsite. Experience and Education Master's degree in social work Experience: 2 years Licenses and Certifications: LCSW, CLINCAL SOCIAL WORKER upon hire Job Duties Assists in development and implementation of Case Management. Provides expertise in area of social work as it pertains to management of patient. Assists in coordination of client care through formulation of appropriate plan of care via accurate assessment of patient's social, financial and insurance situation. Develops short‑ and long‑term plans to facilitate patient care and discharge. Utilizes crisis intervention and problem‑solving skills to facilitate and enhance patient and family's ability to meet acute and ongoing medical and psychosocial needs. Networks with community agencies to assure appropriate client access. Maintains documentation and meets department and Zale Lipshy University Hospital documentation standards. Identifies cases with ethical and legal considerations and makes referrals. Confers with supervisor. Communicates with other health care providers, patients, families, other hospital personnel, and visitors. Demonstrates effective communication with adolescents, adults and older adults. Maintains system for tracking placement of patients after discharge on monthly basis. Has knowledge of Department and Unit Performance Improvement program and is aware of expected participation. Identifies need for professional growth and seeks development opportunities. Provides education to staff, patients and community resource affiliates. Performs other duties as assigned. Security This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Primary Location Texas – Dallas – 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Job Classification Professional & Executive; Full‑time; Day Job; Regular; Standard #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Southwestern Medical Center