UT Southwestern Medical Center
Social Worker Advanced Care Coord, LCSW (Emergency Dept-Nights)
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Social Worker Advanced Care Coordinator, LCSW (Emergency Dept-Nights)
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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 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
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!
Work Schedule 7 pm–5:30 am. This position requires weekend coverage and will be discussed in the interview.
Required
Master's Degree in Social Work from an institution certified by the Council of Social Work Education
At least 2 years of experience
LMSW license with active pursuit of LCSW; current license required by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
Preferred
Experience in an Emergency Department
LIC (Clinical Social Worker) or LCSW license
Job Duties
Perform social work assessment and crisis intervention for patients and family members presenting to the Emergency Department.
Anticipate patient and/or family needs and expectations and use these along with assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care.
Collaborate with the psychiatrist on call to identify psychiatric emergencies, assess self‑harm/suicidal ideation, and coordinate voluntary and involuntary treatment/commitment procedures.
Work closely with the primary responder, ED physician, and nursing staff; 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 and facilitate admission and transfer processes to appropriate facilities.
Identify psychosocial risk factors that may prevent a safe return to the community (e.g., abuse, neglect, trauma, interpersonal violence, behavioral health concerns, homelessness, limited resources).
Provide information and/or education to patients and families; complete accurate and timely documentation of all education provided; obtain feedback and evaluate understanding.
Refer patients to outpatient programs and community resources to help meet 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 complaints and report to supervisor; utilize chain of command to resolve 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 on complicated mental health processes 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.
Location Primary Location: Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Job Posting Date Dec 15, 2025, 12:48:43 AM
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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 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
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!
Work Schedule 7 pm–5:30 am. This position requires weekend coverage and will be discussed in the interview.
Required
Master's Degree in Social Work from an institution certified by the Council of Social Work Education
At least 2 years of experience
LMSW license with active pursuit of LCSW; current license required by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
Preferred
Experience in an Emergency Department
LIC (Clinical Social Worker) or LCSW license
Job Duties
Perform social work assessment and crisis intervention for patients and family members presenting to the Emergency Department.
Anticipate patient and/or family needs and expectations and use these along with assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care.
Collaborate with the psychiatrist on call to identify psychiatric emergencies, assess self‑harm/suicidal ideation, and coordinate voluntary and involuntary treatment/commitment procedures.
Work closely with the primary responder, ED physician, and nursing staff; 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 and facilitate admission and transfer processes to appropriate facilities.
Identify psychosocial risk factors that may prevent a safe return to the community (e.g., abuse, neglect, trauma, interpersonal violence, behavioral health concerns, homelessness, limited resources).
Provide information and/or education to patients and families; complete accurate and timely documentation of all education provided; obtain feedback and evaluate understanding.
Refer patients to outpatient programs and community resources to help meet 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 complaints and report to supervisor; utilize chain of command to resolve 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 on complicated mental health processes 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.
Location Primary Location: Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Job Posting Date Dec 15, 2025, 12:48:43 AM
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