MSW LMSW Social Worker, Pediatrics - Texas Behavioral Health Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The MSW LMSW Social Worker will work with pediatric patients at the Texas Behavioral Health Center, a state-funded psychiatric hospital in Dallas operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The role supports patient-centered behavioral health care and successful discharge transitions through collaboration with patients, families, community resources, and the multidisciplinary health care team.

The position participates in rounds, assesses discharge needs, coordinates referrals and placements, provides crisis intervention and education, and maintains documentation and tracking systems. The role also contributes to performance improvement and professional development activities. Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an institution certified by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license; a temporary license is acceptable during the first 90 days of employment.
• Complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and proactively determine patient needs for discharge transitions, including transportation, DME, LTAC, SNF, home health agencies, and hospice.
• Use crisis intervention and problem-solving skills to support patients and families in meeting acute and ongoing medical and psychosocial needs.
• Maintain familiarity with community resources and work with agencies to facilitate positive patient and family outcomes and appropriate access to services.
• Maintain effective documentation, including tracking and referral information, in accordance with department and UT Southwestern standards.
• Identify and report situations or cases to appropriate governmental agencies as legally required and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with health care providers, patients, families, hospital personnel, and visitors as an active member of the health care team.
• Identify professional growth needs and seek appropriate development opportunities.
• Provide education to staff, patients, and community resource affiliates.
• Maintain a system for tracking patient placement after discharge on a monthly basis.
• Understand the Department and Unit Performance Improvement program and participate as expected.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid time off, available on 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.
• Competitive benefits package including healthcare and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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