Court Liaison (Social Worker, LMSW) - Texas Behavioral Health Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District. It is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines. As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Institution certified by the Council of Social Work Education with a Master's degree in Social Work
• (LMSW) LIC MASTER SOCIAL WORKER by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. Temporary license is acceptable during first 90 days of employment
• (CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER - training must be completed within 30 days of hire date

Nice To Haves

• 2 years related experience

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison by coordinating information with the County Mental Health office, area Sheriff, Police Departments, area State Mental Hospitals, Criminal Courts, Civil Courts, Probate Courts, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Security Department, Attorneys, and out-of-state Mental Health Hospitals.
• Monitors the legal status of all patients.
• Communicates with local and out-of-state Mental Health Hospitals to determine disposition of patients with legally designated time frame.
• Maintains accurate records of legal holds and dispositions.
• Schedules appointment times with Mental Health Court for families to file legal documents.
• Notarizes all legal documents for the Department.
• Ensures all mental health legal documents are accurate, complete and faxed to the Mental Health Court.
• Maintains accurate patient and unit statistics.
• Provides Texas Mental Health Code in-services for staff and public.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and proactively determines patient needs for discharge transitions including transportation, DME, LTAC, SNF, home health agencies and hospice.
• Utilizes crisis intervention and problem-solving skills to facilitate and enhance patient and family's ability to meet acute and ongoing medical and psychosocial needs.
• Demonstrates ongoing familiarity with community resources to facilitate positive patient and family outcomes agencies to assure appropriate client access.
• Maintains effective documentation including tracking and referral information; consistently meets department and UTSW documentation standards.
• Identifies and reports situations or cases to appropriate governmental agencies as legally required and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Serves as an active participant of the health care team, communicating effectively with other health care providers, patients, families, other hospital personnel, and visitors.
• Identifies the need for professional growth and seeks appropriate development opportunities.
• Provides education to staff, patients and community resource affiliates.
• Maintains system for tracking placement of patients after discharge on monthly basis.
• Has knowledge of Department and Unit Performance Improvement program and is aware of expected participation.
• Provides education to staff, patients, and community resource affiliates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level