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 No. 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 coordinated care in the home to clients and assists with creating patient centered action plans to promote effective education, self-management support, and adherence to the PCP provider’s plan of care facilitating access and timely healthcare delivery.

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 in social work

• Experience
  1 year of experience in a health care setting preferable with homebound patients.

• Licenses and Certifications
  Current license is required by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE TX Driver’s License and proof of driver’s insurance

JOB DUTIES

• Ensures the delivery of quality social service for patients by identifying patient needs and developing social service programs to meet those needs.
• Participates in development and update of Plan of Treatment.
• Evaluates patient and home environment to determine social and psychological factors related to patient’s health problems.
• Prepares and submits to agency psychosocial histories, clinical and progress notes. Observes and reports on patient/family reaction to treatment.
• Counsels’ patient and/or family in understanding, accepting, and adjusting to patient’s health problems and emotional care.
• Identifies, informs, and refers patient/family to available community resources.
• Coordinates discharge planning.
• Interprets to the community the role of social work in the Agency’s programs.
• Participates in planning, development, and delivery of staff in-service education programs.
• Participates in Continuing Quality Improvement Program. Monitors adherence to policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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.