Senior Social Worker – Perinatal Psychiatry

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a social worker to provide advanced professional skills in developing social service programs for patients with complex needs in a clinical/hospital environment. The role emphasizes discharge planning and collaboration with case managers and health care teams.

Required education is a Master's in Social Work with 3 years of relevant medical/psychiatric social work experience, including a year as Social Worker II; LMSW or LCSW may be required in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leads and integrates social work functions into patient care and discharge planning.
• Identifies and develops programs to address psychological and social needs of patients and families.
• Provides counseling and coordinates social work treatment plans for patients with complex needs.
• Educates families about community resources and pertinent health care issues.
• Maintains patient records and participates in research activities as needed.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a social worker to provide advanced professional skills in developing social service programs for patients with complex needs in a clinical/hospital environment. The role emphasizes discharge planning and collaboration with case managers and health care teams.

Required education is a Master's in Social Work with 3 years of relevant medical/psychiatric social work experience, including a year as Social Worker II; LMSW or LCSW may be required in