Court Liaison (Social Worker, LMSW) - Texas Behavioral Health Center
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Court Liaison (Social Worker, LMSW) – Weekdays, No Call 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 call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers no call requirements, student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Court Liaison coordinates legal and clinical information between the psychiatric hospital, criminal courts, and various law enforcement agencies. They also manage patient legal status, facilitate discharge transitions, and provide mental health code education to staff and the public.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid LMSW license from the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. A minimum of two years of related experience is preferred, along with the ability to complete Crisis Prevention Institute training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Court Liaison (Social Worker, LMSW) - Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,721 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% 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.
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,721 active roles in this specialty
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Top Social Worker Jobs
39 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution39 jobs · 31 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks28 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Licensed Therapist (LCSW or LPC)
PAX Health · Freehold, New Jersey
Mental Health Coordinator (LCSW)
CFG Health System · Snow Hill, Maryland
Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service
$135kMedical Social Worker, Senior Care, PACE
$46.2-$64.68/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score
Above average in Social Work
A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.
- No call
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
57 more from UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Medical Social Worker (LMSW), Inpatient Care Coordinator (Sat/Sun Only) · Dallas, Texas
- Medical Social Worker (LMSW), Inpatient Care Coordinator (PRN) · Dallas, Texas
- Director of Social Services Care Coordination (LCSW) - Texas Behavioral Health Center · Dallas, Texas