Social Worker – UM & SDOH Care Navigator (Dallas)

Harbor Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Investment Plan

Professional development

Collaborative and dynamic work env

Job summary

Harbor Health is seeking a licensed social worker to support the Utilization Management (UM) team in Dallas. You will assess psychosocial needs, address barriers to care, and coordinate behavioral health and social services for members.

The role requires collaboration with UM nurses, care managers, providers, and community partners to ensure safe, coordinated, person-centered care. Applicants should have LMSW licensure, at least five years' experience with behavioral health or complex social

Qualifications

• Active Social Work license (LMSW).
• At least five years of experience working with individuals experiencing behavioral health, substance use, or complex social needs.
• Reside in the Dallas area and have knowledge of Dallas-area community resources and social service systems.
• Strong communication, assessment, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to support occasional in-person interactions with providers and members in the Dallas area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for HHIC members identified through UM reviews who may have behavioral health, mental health, substance use, or complex social needs.
• Identify psychosocial barriers that may affect treatment adherence, recovery, or access to services.
• Provide support and care coordination for members experiencing behavioral health or substance use challenges.
• Collaborate with behavioral health providers, substance use treatment providers, and primary care teams to support appropriate care.
• Assist in identifying appropriate levels of care and support services for members when needed.
• Assess members for social needs such as housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers, financial hardship, and other social factors affecting health.
• Connect members to community resources, social service programs, and support services.
• Coordinate referrals to community organizations, social service agencies, and recovery support programs as appropriate.

Skills

LMSW license

Behavioral health experience

Care coordination

Dallas resident

Communication skills

Job description

Harbor Health is seeking a licensed social worker to support the Utilization Management (UM) team in Dallas. You will assess psychosocial needs, address barriers to care, and coordinate behavioral health and social services for members.

The role requires collaboration with UM nurses, care managers, providers, and community partners to ensure safe, coordinated, person-centered care. Applicants should have LMSW licensure, at least five years' experience with behavioral health or complex social