Inpatient Rehab Social Worker (LMSW)

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Descripción de la vacante

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced social worker to support discharge planning and patient advocacy within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses and case managers to ensure smooth transitions and optimal patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work, LMSW license, and at least two years of related experience, with a focus on crisis intervention, community resource navigation, and staff education.

Formación

• Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) in Texas; temporary license acceptable for first 90 days.
• Minimum 2 years of related social work experience.

Responsabilidades

• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds to assess discharge needs.
• Facilitates crisis intervention to support patient and family needs.
• Coordinates access to community resources for patient outcomes.
• Maintains documentation per department standards.
• Reports situations to relevant agencies as required by policy.
• Collaborates with health care team and provides staff education.
• Tracks patient placements after discharge monthly.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Problem solving

Team communication

Documentation skills

Patient education

Educación

Master's degree in Social Work

LMSW license

Descripción del empleo

WHY UT SOUTHERNWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

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, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• 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

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required Education

• Graduate of an Institution certified by the Council of Social Work Education with a Master's degree in Social Work.

Licenses and Certifications

• (LMSW) LIC MASTER SOCIAL WORKER by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. Temporary license is acceptable during first 90 days of employment Upon Hire and
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT BCLS is required however, not required in Transplant Departments Upon Hire

Preferred Experience

• 2 years related experience.

JOB DUTIES

• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and proactively determines patient needs for discharge transitions including transportation, DME, LTAC, SNF, home health agencies and hospice.
• 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.
• Demonstrates ongoing familiarity with community resources to facilitate positive patient and family outcomes agencies to assure appropriate client access.
• Maintains effective documentation including tracking and referral information; consistently meets department and UTSW documentation standards.
• Identifies and reports situations or cases to appropriate governmental agencies as legally required and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Serves as an active participant of the health care team, communicating effectively with other health care providers, patients, families, other hospital personnel, and visitors.
• Identifies the need for professional growth and seeks appropriate development opportunities.
• Provides education to staff, patients and community resource affiliates.
• 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 AND EEO STATEMENT

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.