Inpatient Care Coordinator: LMSW Social Worker

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Medical Social Worker (LMSW) as an Inpatient Care Coordinator to support patients and families through discharge planning and care transitions.

In this role, you will collaborate with the care team to assess psychosocial needs, coordinate resources, and facilitate safe, timely transitions while adhering to hospital standards and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed LMSW in the state of Texas.
• Experience in hospital settings preferred (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Screen high-risk patients for discharge planning needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team on psychosocial issues.
• Facilitate care conferences to establish safe discharge plans.
• Coordinate transition of care with appropriate service referrals.
• Maintain patient records and communicate with families and agencies.

Education

Licensed LMSW (Texas)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Medical Social Worker (LMSW) as an Inpatient Care Coordinator to support patients and families through discharge planning and care transitions.

In this role, you will collaborate with the care team to assess psychosocial needs, coordinate resources, and facilitate safe, timely transitions while adhering to hospital standards and patient-centered care.