Supervisor of Social Work

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

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 from approved school of Social Work

Experience

5 years of experience in medical social case work

Licenses and Certifications

(LMSW) LIC MASTER SOCIAL WORKER Upon Hire

(LCSW) LIC CLINCAL SOCIAL WORKER Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

Functions as supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise work of professional social workers and support staff, as indicated.

Makes work assignments; reviews work for professional quality, completeness, and adherence to established policies. Provides guidance to subordinates in resolution of work problems.

Establishes procedures for, and supervises preparation of case histories, social work consults, discharge planning evaluations, and other various reports and records. Ensures maintenance of high professional standards.

Conducts and participates in staff conferences and meetings.

Functions as staff supervisor to serve as advisor or consultant to director/manager of project in development of goals and objectives of overall social work program for implementation by social work personnel assigned to health teams. Develops and conducts in-service training programs for social work personnel.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with community social service organizations. Advises health team social work personnel with respect to resolution of unusual or complex work problems.

Develops recruitment standards, interviews socal work applicants, and recommends employment of best qualified applicants.

Conducts and participates in social worker performance evaluations and provides feedback on performance periodically.

Acts in the absence of manager or director, as indicated.

Performs 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. 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