Manager of Social Services (LCSW)

Centinela Hospital Medical Center•Inglewood, CA

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About The Position

The Manager of Social Services offers comprehensive clinical supervision and social services expertise at Centinela Hospital Medical Center. The role oversees clinical supervision for hospital social services staff, with a focus on high-quality discharge planning and social services delivery in critical areas. The manager curates resource directories and develops departmental policies in collaboration with the Directors of Case Management. The position leads Continuous Quality Improvement studies related to social work and discharge planning, provides education to hospital staff on social service and discharge planning issues, and helps ensure appropriate departmental staffing. The manager is responsible for departmental compliance with Joint Commission or HFAP standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, while guiding and supporting social services staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field, or a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.
State license as an LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in social work or case management in a hospital setting.
Clearance to supervise, including completion of the Board-required 15-hour Supervision class.
Completion of State Regulatory Board criteria to supervise ASW, MFTI, and LPCCI.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.
Completion of Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hire and annual maintenance.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience as a social worker in a hospital setting.
Experience working with diverse populations and a wide range of concerns, including death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, and chronic illness.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision for hospital social services staff, with a focus on discharge planning and social services delivery.
Create tailored resource directories and develop policies for the Social Service Department in collaboration with the Directors of Case Management.
Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement studies concerning social work and discharge planning.
Educate hospital staff on social service and discharge planning issues.
Ensure optimal departmental staffing for efficiency.
Maintain departmental compliance with Joint Commission or HFAP standards and federal, state, and local regulations.
Lead, guide, and support social services staff.