MSW LMSW Social Worker – Hospital-Based Behavioral Health

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF-qualified employer

Job summary

The Texas Behavioral Health Center in Dallas is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center. It will provide comprehensive behavioral health care, discharge planning, and crisis intervention, with opportunities for professional growth within a teaching hospital environment.

Qualified candidates hold a CSWE-accredited MSW with LMSW (temporary licensure acceptable within 90 days).

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Texas LMSW license or temporary license acceptable during first 90 days.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Two years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and plans discharge transitions.
• Uses crisis intervention to support patient and family needs.
• Maintains familiarity with community resources to aid outcomes.
• Maintains documentation meeting department standards.
• Identifies and reports situations to appropriate agencies as required.
• Collaborates with care teams and communicates with patients, families, staff.
• Seeks professional growth opportunities and provides education to staff and community resources.
• Tracks patient placement after discharge on a monthly basis.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

The Texas Behavioral Health Center in Dallas is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center. It will provide comprehensive behavioral health care, discharge planning, and crisis intervention, with opportunities for professional growth within a teaching hospital environment.

Qualified candidates hold a CSWE-accredited MSW with LMSW (temporary licensure acceptable within 90 days).