WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Provides leadership and professional guidance to Social Workers and Social Work professional practice at Clements University Hospital and Clinics.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Master’s Degree from approved school of Social Work.

• Experience
  5 years experience in medical social work.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (LCSW) LIC CLINCAL SOCIAL WORKER Upon Hire

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CCM) CERTIFIED CASE MANAGER Upon Hire

(ACM) ACCREDITED CASE MANAGER Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Provides leadership in the development of processes/systems specifically for professional social workers and social worker professional practice across Clements University Hospital and Clinics.
• Functions as a liaison with the director and senior management to develop policies, procedures and organization of continuous performance improvement activities related to Social Work practice. Coordinates and acts as a liaison for community resources. Assists team in negotiation of financial, medical and other human service programs for patients and families.
• Assists in developing philosophy, goals and objectives for the department. Identifies and resolves barriers for implementation of such. Provides education and expert role modeling to social workers in clinical areas of expertise. Develops, implements and manages comprehensive orientation, in-service and training programs for social work to support the organizational objectives and in conjunction with the changes in the profession and other regulatory changes.
• Advises the care teams with respect to resolution of unusual or complex psychosocial problems.
• Meets or exceeds financial goals and objectives of the department. Incorporates budget planning, monitoring, and evaluating individual cost center. Manages the fiscal operation of the unit/department to ensure utilization of staff and resources are being met in an efficient and cost effective manner.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.