UT Southwestern Medical Center is the preeminent hospital system in North Texas and has been lauded as the Top Hospital six years running. In addition, we were voted the Best Hospital in Texas for 2023. We have a new opportunity for the right candidate to join our team. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker for our Internal Medicine Subspecialty team, collaborating with Endocrinology and Weight Wellness clinicians. Candidates should be open to learning about diverse endocrine needs and aiding patients in managing their chronic conditions.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients to understand their needs and challenges.
• Provide psychotherapy and supportive counseling using current DSM and evidence-based guidelines.
• Actively participate in clinic sessions alongside interdisciplinary teams.
• Aid patients and clinic staff in accessing necessary resources.
• De-escalate situations in the clinic, ensuring patient safety and creating safety plans when needed.

We are committed to providing top-tier patient care. If you share this commitment, apply with your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this role.

• Shift: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday
• Hybrid role. You will begin working each day in the office with the eventual ability to work from home a few days per week with mutual consent from leadership

• Master's degree in Social Work
• And three (3) years' experience in medical and/or psychiatric social case work to include one (1) year as Social Worker II.
• LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) required;

PREFERRED

• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) may be required in some departments

• Leads and integrates social work functions and patient-desired outcomes into patient care and discharge planning process with external case managers, community agencies, and/or health care facilities.
• Identifies, develops, and implements programs and services necessary to psychological and social needs of patients and their families (i.e., support groups, educational materials, and interdisciplinary inservices).
• Assesses social service needs, provides counseling, and coordinates effective individual social work treatment plans to patients and/or families with multiple and/or complex needs based on assessed social, emotional, and financial needs of patients and families.
• Plans requirements for ongoing development of new or enhanced outreach services by working in collaboration with physicians, health care providers, and community outreach professionals in assessing available resources.
• Educates families and patients regarding community resources and pertinent health care issues to ensure appropriate use of personal and medical resources.
• Provides discharge planning referrals and supports continuity of care for patients.
• Maintains open communications with community resources and agencies to appropriately assist in meeting patient needs.
• Maintains knowledge of payor benefits, hospital and community resources, family functioning, and regulatory standards to ensure informed decision making, continuity of care, and desired outcome (i.e., medical, medical cost, quality of life, and patient satisfaction).
• Maintains chronological notes, clinical charts, statistical data, or case histories for each patient with respect to social problems, adjustments for patient and family, and actions taken or planned.
• May participate in clinical and laboratory research in such areas as animal research, child development, physiological and behavioral functioning, etc.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

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.