Director of Social Services Care Coordination (LCSW) - Texas Behavioral Health Center

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 37m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Director of Social Services Care Coordination (LCSW) – PSLF Eligible in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PPO medical plan (day one, no cost for employee-only coverage)
  • 100% preventive healthcare coverage
  • Paid Time Off (day one)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Director provides executive leadership for social work and care coordination services across the continuum of care, including admission, throughput, and discharge. They are responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and the integration of social work services into interdisciplinary care models.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and a current LCSW license in Texas. A minimum of 7 years of progressive healthcare experience in leadership roles within acute care or behavioral health settings is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric careUtilization managementDischarge planningPatient-centered careInterdisciplinary collaborationStrategic planningBudget managementPerformance improvementCrisis interventionStaff mentorship

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 33 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 24% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) roles.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

PPO medical plan (day one, no cost for employee-only coverage)
100% preventive healthcare coverage
Paid Time Off (day one)
Retirement Programs through Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer