The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Social Worker Advanced Care Coord, LCSW (Emergency Dept-Nights)
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, 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, paid time off and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage and 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 Works under general supervision to perform social work assessment and crisis intervention for patients and family members presenting to the Emergency Department for care.
BENEFITS
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
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
WORK SCHEDULE 7 pm–5:30 am. This position requires weekend coverage and will be discussed in more detail during the interview.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required
Education Master’s Degree in Social Work from an institute certified by the Council of Social Work Education.
Experience 2 years’ experience.
Licenses and Certifications (LMSW) – Licensed Master Social Worker, actively pursuing LCSW; current license required by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Preferred
Experience Experience in Emergency Department.
Licenses and Certifications (LCSW) – Licensed Clinical Social Worker or equivalent.
JOB DUTIES
Perform social work assessment and crisis intervention for patients and family members presenting to the Emergency Department for care.
Anticipate patient's and/or patient's family needs and expectations and utilize these in conjunction with assessment to help develop appropriate plan of care for patient.
In collaboration with the psychiatrist on call, identify psychiatric emergencies; assess the potential for self‑harm/suicidal ideation and coordinate voluntary and involuntary treatment/commitment procedures.
Work closely with the primary responder, the ED physician and nursing staff and consult with legal authorities, military commanders, school districts and other community entities as assigned or required.
Assist Emergency Room staff in evaluation and stabilization of patients; facilitate admission and transfer processes to appropriate facilities, as indicated.
Identify psychosocial risk factors that may prevent a safe return to the community, such as suspected abuse, neglect, trauma, interpersonal violence, behavioral health concerns, homelessness, and limited resources.
Provide information and/or education to patient's and/or patient's families; complete accurate and timely documentation of all education provided; obtain feedback and evaluation of understanding from patient and/or family; demonstrate effective communication with children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Refer patients to out‑patient programs and community resources as indicated to assist the patient in meeting their health care needs and medication procurement.
Maintain timely documentation; consistently meet department and UH documentation standards.
Serve as patient and/or family advocate; respond to patient's and/or patient's family's complaints and report them to supervisor; utilize chain of command to resolve patient, operational, or personal work‑related problems.
Maintain HIPAA privacy of all patients; access only medical records for patients that are assigned or that present to the ED and are screened for potential social work interventions.
Act as a resource for the department for complicated mental health processes as related to Order of Protective Custody (OPC) and Apprehension by Police Officer without Warrant (APOWW).
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
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JOB SUMMARY Works under general supervision to perform social work assessment and crisis intervention for patients and family members presenting to the Emergency Department for care.
BENEFITS
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
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
WORK SCHEDULE 7 pm–5:30 am. This position requires weekend coverage and will be discussed in more detail during the interview.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required
Education Master’s Degree in Social Work from an institute certified by the Council of Social Work Education.
Experience 2 years’ experience.
Licenses and Certifications (LMSW) – Licensed Master Social Worker, actively pursuing LCSW; current license required by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Preferred
Experience Experience in Emergency Department.
Licenses and Certifications (LCSW) – Licensed Clinical Social Worker or equivalent.
JOB DUTIES
Perform social work assessment and crisis intervention for patients and family members presenting to the Emergency Department for care.
Anticipate patient's and/or patient's family needs and expectations and utilize these in conjunction with assessment to help develop appropriate plan of care for patient.
In collaboration with the psychiatrist on call, identify psychiatric emergencies; assess the potential for self‑harm/suicidal ideation and coordinate voluntary and involuntary treatment/commitment procedures.
Work closely with the primary responder, the ED physician and nursing staff and consult with legal authorities, military commanders, school districts and other community entities as assigned or required.
Assist Emergency Room staff in evaluation and stabilization of patients; facilitate admission and transfer processes to appropriate facilities, as indicated.
Identify psychosocial risk factors that may prevent a safe return to the community, such as suspected abuse, neglect, trauma, interpersonal violence, behavioral health concerns, homelessness, and limited resources.
Provide information and/or education to patient's and/or patient's families; complete accurate and timely documentation of all education provided; obtain feedback and evaluation of understanding from patient and/or family; demonstrate effective communication with children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Refer patients to out‑patient programs and community resources as indicated to assist the patient in meeting their health care needs and medication procurement.
Maintain timely documentation; consistently meet department and UH documentation standards.
Serve as patient and/or family advocate; respond to patient's and/or patient's family's complaints and report them to supervisor; utilize chain of command to resolve patient, operational, or personal work‑related problems.
Maintain HIPAA privacy of all patients; access only medical records for patients that are assigned or that present to the ED and are screened for potential social work interventions.
Act as a resource for the department for complicated mental health processes as related to Order of Protective Custody (OPC) and Apprehension by Police Officer without Warrant (APOWW).
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
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