Mental Health Coordinator LCSW / Social Worker - Ambulatory Clinic CV

JOB SUMMARY:

UT Southwestern Medical Center is offering a new opportunity for a full-time LCSW Social Worker in the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. This role involves providing coverage for the Cystic Fibrosis Program.

• Shift: 8-hour days.
• Work From Home: Hybrid schedule 2-3 days in office and the rest working remotely.

Your duties may include but is not limited to the following:

• Provide brief therapy to Cystic Fibrosis patients, and mental health coordination.
• Provide medical social work to patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
• Psychosocial assessments
• Half of the duties dedicated to therapy. The other half dedicated to medical social work.

The ideal candidate has the following traits:

• Flexible.
• Team-oriented
• Patient-centered.
• Detail-oriented.
• Vibrant, energetic candidate.
• Experienced in clinical settings.
• Medical Social Work experience important.
• Cystic Fibrosis experience is important.
• EPIC experience is preferred.

EXPERIENCE | EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in Social Sork
• And two (2) years' experience is required.

JOB DUTIES:

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

SECURITY:

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. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.