Inpatient Rehab Social Worker (LMSW)

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Inpatient Rehab Social Worker (LMSW) at UT Southwestern, a leading medical and research center in Dallas-Fort Worth with over 75 years of excellence. UT Southwestern is committed to providing excellent care, resources, and benefits to its employees, fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and rewarding careers. The hospital is ranked number 1 in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, and the organization invests in employee career growth and development. The role involves supporting patient transitions and psychosocial needs within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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 Upon Hire.
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT BCLS is required however, not required in Transplant Departments Upon Hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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