Medical Social Work Supervisor (2924) - Department of Public Health

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Medical Social Work Supervisor oversees recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of social work staff, assigns caseloads, and provides clinical consultation and supervision on complex cases. Additionally, they coordinate medical social services programs, perform therapy, handle administrative duties, and participate in hospital and community activities.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of post-Master's Medical Social Worker experience in a health care setting
• Current licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as required under Title 22, California Administrative Code, Section 70055

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel which may include class 2922 Senior Medical Social Workers and class 2920 Medical Social Workers and other ancillary staff
• Provides consultation concerning the most difficult/complex cases; manages complex cases as needed
• Prepares work schedule and assignments for medical social work staff; confers with individual staff members on specific duties
• Reviews important and difficult cases to check eligibility; reviews other cases for specific reasons
• Makes administrative decisions and provides clinical consultation and supervision to Medical Social Workers
• Coordinates Medical Social Services Program; acts as liaison between medical social service staff and various hospital departments, personnel and community agencies
• As part of an interdisciplinary team, participates in the preparation and maintenance of individual case records
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of periodic performance reports and related statistics
• Interprets medical policies and procedures to Social Workers and medical vendors
• Performs as the departmental representative and takes a leadership role at conferences, workshops, seminars, regional committees and related meetings
• Participates in quality improvement efforts
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees