P/T Social Worker III Perinatal Psychiatry (PeriPAN)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Social Worker II to provide advanced social services in a clinical hospital setting under moderate supervision. The role focuses on planning discharge, connecting patients and families with resources, and coordinating care with medical teams.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and at least three years of medical or psychiatric social work, including one year as Social Worker II. Licensure (LMSW/LCSW) may be required in some departments.

Formación

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• 3 years experience in medical and/or psychiatric social case work, including 1 year as Social Worker II.
• Licenses and Certifications: LMSW and/or LCSW may be required in some departments.

Responsabilidades

• Leads and integrates social work functions and patient‑desirable outcomes into patient care and discharge planning with external case managers, community agencies, and/or health care facilities.
• Identifies, develops, and implements programs and services to address psychological and social needs of patients and their families (e.g., support groups, educational materials, interdisciplinary inservices).
• Assesses social service needs, provides counseling, and coordinates effective individual social work treatment plans for patients and families with multiple/complex needs.
• Plans requirements for ongoing development of new or enhanced outreach services with physicians and community outreach professionals.
• Educates families and patients regarding community resources and pertinent health care issues to ensure appropriate use of resources.
• Provides discharge planning referrals and supports continuity of care for patients.

Conocimientos

Social work

Counseling

Discharge planning

Program development

Educación

Master's Degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

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!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under moderate supervision to provide advanced professional skills in development of social service programs and to provide advanced social service to patients with multiple and/or complex needs in clinical and/or hospital environment

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

Master's Degree in Social Work

Experience

3 years experience in medical and/or psychiatric social case work to include and 1 year as Social Worker II

Licenses and Certifications

(LMSW) LIC MASTER SOCIAL WORKER Licensed Master Social Worker Upon Hire and (LCSW) LIC CLINCAL SOCIAL WORKER Licensed Clinical Social Worker may be required in some departments Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Leads and integrates social work functions and patient‑desired outcomes into patient care and discharge planning with external case managers, community agencies, and/or health care facilities.
• Identifies, develops, and implements programs and services necessary to psychological and social needs of patients and their families (i.e. support groups, educational materials, and interdisciplinary inservices).
• Assesses social service needs, provides counseling, and coordinates effective individual social work treatment plans to patients and/or families with multiple and/or complex needs based on assessed social, emotional, and financial needs of patients and families.
• Plans requirements for ongoing development of new or enhanced outreach services by working in collaboration with physicians, health care providers, and community outreach professionals in assessing available resources.
• Educates families and patients regarding community resources and pertinent health care issues to ensure appropriate use of personal and medical resources.
• Provides discharge planning referrals and supports continuity of care for patients.

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.