Social Worker LMSW (Weekends Required)

UMC Health System

8 days ago

United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

Could this role be underpaying you?

Find out in seconds — see where this offer ranks vs. Social Work physician salaries and know exactly what to ask for.

View Report

Job Description

About the Role

Join UMC Health System as a Social Worker LMSW (Weekends Required) in United States. We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.

Key Responsibilities

Assess the patient's ability to participate actively in their medical care post discharge

Educate patients/family and refer them to the appropriate community resources

Remain up to date on resources available for patients/families.

Facilitate referrals and transfers to nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, rehab, and long

Benefits & Compensation

com/documents/wellness.

pdf UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion.

We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UMC Health System as a Social Worker LMSW (Weekends Required).

Key Skills

Social workCrisis interventionProblem-solvingCase managementMental health assessmentChemical dependence assessmentPatient educationDischarge planningDocumentationCommunicationEmpathyInterdisciplinary collaboration

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid LMSW license in the state of Texas. A minimum of two years of hospital-based social work experience is required.

HealthcareSocial Servicesvia Workday

Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at UMC Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Crisis intervention, Problem-solving, Case management, Mental health assessment, Chemical dependence assessment, Patient education, Discharge planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides direct services to patients and families by collaborating with medical staff to facilitate discharge planning and resource referrals. They also conduct mental health and chemical dependence assessments while ensuring timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Benefits package: Counseling services, Discounted pharmacy, Cash retention bonus, Retirement benefits, Employer match, Paid time off, Extended illness leave, Medical insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.