Manager, Social Work Services

Northwell Health • Glen Cove, NY

414d • $79,880 - $136,340

About The Position

The Manager of Social Work Services at Northwell Health is responsible for overseeing the staff and activities of social work services across various departments, including Rehabilitation, Medical, Emergency Department, and Caregiver Center. This role focuses on ensuring quality assurance and continuous improvement of social work services, establishing policies and procedures, and assessing the need for social work interventions for individuals, families, and groups.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work required.
• Current License to practice as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience and 2-5 years of leadership/management experience required.
• Prior Rehab and/or Medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct management and leadership to team members and supervisors of Social Work Services by communicating and guiding toward achieving department objectives.
• Develops, communicates, and builds consensus for goals in alignment with the health system.
• Collaborates with clinical team members to set goals and objectives for the Social Work division of the department in accordance with institutional goals.
• Responsible for management of staff schedules, daily assignments and staffing patterns that optimize operational service.
• Interviews, selects, manages, and evaluates staff social workers; assesses competency and completes annual assessments of direct reports.
• Provides clinical supervision, as applicable, to social work staff; coordinates the social work program.
• Reviews hospital and departmental policies and guidelines and ensures communication to staff and monitors compliance.
• Participates in program planning; identifies gaps in service and programs and makes recommendations for meeting individual and departmental needs.
• Confers with professional, administrative, and medical staff with regard to resolution of problem situations.

Benefits

• Salary range of $79,880-$136,340/year
• Equal employment opportunity regardless of various characteristics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed