MSW LMSW Social Worker, Pediatrics - Texas Behavioral Health Center

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job description

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a MSW LMSW Social Worker, Pediatrics – Texas Behavioral Health Center in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare
  • Paid Time Off available day one
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • 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 social worker will participate in multidisciplinary rounds to determine patient discharge needs and facilitate transitions to appropriate care settings. They will also utilize crisis intervention skills to support patients and families while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution and possess a valid LMSW license from the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. Two years of related experience is preferred, and completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Problem-solvingDischarge planningCase managementPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunity resource coordinationPatient educationPsychosocial assessmentRegulatory compliance

Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% 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.

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

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

Benefits & Perks

PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare
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