Strategic Director, Social Services & Care Coordination

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and holidays

Retirement programs (TRS)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Director of Social Services and Care Coordination to lead social work across inpatient, outpatient, and behavioral health settings, ensuring patient- and family-centered care and regulatory compliance.

You will drive care coordination strategies, align with organizational priorities, manage budgets, mentor staff, and collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• 7 years of progressive healthcare experience with leadership in social work or care coordination.
• Current licensure (e.g., LCSW) in Texas or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for social work and care coordination across inpatient, outpatient, and behavioral health settings.
• Develop and implement departmental goals aligned with organizational priorities.
• Design systems to support effective care coordination and transitions of care.
• Advise senior leadership on psychosocial care delivery and care coordination strategy.
• Lead standards of practice, policies, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Care coordination

Social work

CMS knowledge

Joint Commission

Education

MSW

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Director of Social Services and Care Coordination to lead social work across inpatient, outpatient, and behavioral health settings, ensuring patient- and family-centered care and regulatory compliance.

You will drive care coordination strategies, align with organizational priorities, manage budgets, mentor staff, and collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership to improve outcomes.