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! 
 

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!

SCHEDULE DETAILS

Location: This position is located onsite in our Ambulatory Clinic in Redbird.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. No on-call. 
 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Master’s Degree in social work 
   

• Experience
  2 years of experience 
   

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

Preferred Experience

• Experience in ambulatory or primary care settings, with exposure to care coordination, behavioral health, and social determinants of health.

• Experience serving diverse patient populations.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical documentation, including Letters of Medical Necessity.
• Knowledge of FMLA, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and Title XIX (Medicaid) processes.
• Flexibility to support multiple clinic locations as needed.

• Proven ability to build community relationships and connect patients to external resources.

  JOB DUTIES

• Assists in development and implementation of Case Management. Provides expertise in area of social work as it pertains to management of patient.
• Assists in coordination of client care through formulation of appropriate plan of care via accurate assessment of patient’s social, financial and insurance situation.
• Networks with community agencies to assure appropriate client access.
• Develops short and long term plans to facilitate patient care and discharge.
• Identifies cases with ethical and legal considerations and makes referrals. Confers with supervisor.
• 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. Identifies need for professional growth and seeks development opportunities.
• Provides education to staff, patients, and community resource affiliates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Maintains documentation and meets department and Zale Lipshy Uni- University Hospital documentation standards.
• Communicates with other health care providers, patients, families, other hospital personnel, and visitors. Demonstrates effective communication with adolescents, adults and older adults.

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
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.