Social Worker I, Psychiatry

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Social Worker I to join its Psychiatry team in Dallas. This role involves providing professional medical and psychiatric social casework services, ensuring patients receive the best care possible. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient lives while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to work in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

PPO Medical Plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Eligibility for PSLF

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in medical and psychiatric social work.
• Licenses: LBSW required; open to LMSW candidates.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and families to gather information.
• Counsel patients regarding treatment options.
• Collaborate with medical staff to develop care programs.

Skills

Medical Social Work

Psychiatric Social Work

Patient Counseling

Community Resource Referral

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

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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 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 more. Join the UT Southwestern team and discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Department Summary
The Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center benefits from a large, expert faculty covering areas from psychoanalysis to neurobiology to psychiatric epidemiology, including unique fields such as medical ethics, health economics, family systems, psychotherapy research, neurogenesis, and psychoneuroendocrinology. Our goals are to provide excellent clinical care, conduct groundbreaking research, and train future psychiatry practitioners. Our patient care spans UT Southwestern University Hospitals, Parkland, Dallas Veterans Affairs, Children’s Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, and Terrell State Hospital, with outpatient and community services collaborating with local agencies.

Job Summary
Provides professional, medical, and psychiatric social casework services under close supervision for hospital or clinic patients.

Benefits
UT Southwestern offers a comprehensive benefits package including PPO medical plan (available from day one at no cost for full-time employees), preventive healthcare coverage, paid time off, retirement plans through TRS, parental leave, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for PSLF.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical and/or psychiatric social work, including 1 year as a Social Work Assistant or equivalent (education may substitute experience)
• Licenses: LBSW (Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker) upon hire; open to LMSW candidates

Job Duties

• Interview patients and families to gather information about home environment, relationships, health history, and other personal factors.
• Counsel patients regarding medical, surgical, and other treatment options.
• Evaluate information and collaborate with medical staff to develop patient-specific programs.
• Follow up through home visits or calls, coordinate appointments and transportation, and adjust care plans as needed.
• Assist patients and families in understanding and following medical and psychiatric recommendations.
• Refer patients to community resources for financial, legal, employment, or personal assistance.
• Maintain detailed case notes and histories.
• Interpret social, emotional, and economic factors to medical teams and social service agencies.
• Conduct community meetings and supervise students or junior staff if applicable.
• Participate in clinical or laboratory research as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statements
This position is security-sensitive and subject to criminal background checks. UT Southwestern is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and other protected categories.