Strategic Director, Social Services & Care Coordination

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS Retirement

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for the Director of Social Services Care Coordination (LCSW). The role provides executive leadership across social work and care coordination to ensure patient- and family-centered care, regulatory compliance, and efficient transitions of care.

The candidate will lead departmental goals, mentor staff, align services with hospital priorities, and collaborate with physicians and nursing to optimize outcomes in inpatient and behavioral

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas.
• 7 years of progressive healthcare experience including leadership in social work or care coordination.

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 and evaluate systems to support effective care coordination and transitions of care.
• Lead development of standards of practice, scope of services, and departmental policies.
• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission standards.

Education

MSW

LCSW licensure (TX)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for the Director of Social Services Care Coordination (LCSW). The role provides executive leadership across social work and care coordination to ensure patient- and family-centered care, regulatory compliance, and efficient transitions of care.

The candidate will lead departmental goals, mentor staff, align services with hospital priorities, and collaborate with physicians and nursing to optimize outcomes in inpatient and behavioral