MSW LMSW Social Worker, Pediatrics – Texas Behavioral Health Center

Utsw; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS Retirement Program

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a social worker for a new Texas Behavioral Health Center in Dallas. The role focuses on discharge planning, crisis intervention, and coordinating post-discharge needs with families and community resources.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work, an LMSW license (temporary allowed), CPI training within 30 days, and about two years of related experience. Excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• LMSW license by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners; temporary license acceptable during first 90 days.
• CPI training must be completed within 30 days of hire date.
• Minimum 2 years related social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and coordinates discharge transitions and transportation needs.
• Utilizes crisis intervention and problem solving to address acute and psychosocial patient needs.
• Maintains documentation and tracking to meet department standards.
• Communicates effectively with care teams, patients, families, and community resources.
• Develops professional growth opportunities and provides staff education.
• Tracks post-discharge placement on a monthly basis.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

LMSW license

CPI training

2 years related experience

Job description

Texas Behavioral Health Center

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds — 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas. Learn more about Texas Behavioral Health Center here!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

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 No. 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 and

(CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER – training must be completed within 30 days of hire date

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.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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.