Social Work Lead

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

THE INTENT OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED BY INCUMBENTS OF THIS POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION. Where an individual cannot perform tasks in the way that is anticipated, accommodations which would enable the individual to perform such tasks in an alternative way will be explored. All duties as on Social Worker job description. Provides clinical supervision to Social Workers by providing individual case review, observation of skills, review of clinical documentation, etc., in order to assure clinical competency. Coordinates and completes professional development plans for social work staff. Provides social work leadership in related committees, task forces, and work groups within the department and throughout the health network. In conjunction with the Director develops, implements, and monitors clinical quality improvement processes within a specific program, service, or department-wide. Coordinates and implements process for interviewing, selecting, training and evaluating staff. Manages and coordinates staffing and scheduling of social work staff including contingent and weekend coverage. Identifies educational needs of staff and develops educational programs in order to assist social work staff in increasing their knowledge, skills, and competency levels. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, and the like. Manages customer compliments and complaints as it relates to supervised staff. Oversees Social Worker activities to ensure accountability and outcome measures. Participates in social work department leadership team that includes regular meetings, providing occasional in-charge responsibilities during Director's absence, and other leadership duties as delegated. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of co-workers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree in social work or psychology from an accredited university, with at least five years postgraduate professional, relevant experience
Must be licensed in the State of Michigan and adhere to the code of ethics for his/her area of licensure
Skilled in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and service excellence

Nice To Haves

Additional training in specialty areas such as chemical dependency, cognitive behavioral therapy, and/or dialectical behavioral therapy is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

All duties as on Social Worker job description.
Provides clinical supervision to Social Workers by providing individual case review, observation of skills, review of clinical documentation, etc., in order to assure clinical competency.
Coordinates and completes professional development plans for social work staff.
Provides social work leadership in related committees, task forces, and work groups within the department and throughout the health network.
In conjunction with the Director develops, implements, and monitors clinical quality improvement processes within a specific program, service, or department-wide.
Coordinates and implements process for interviewing, selecting, training and evaluating staff.
Manages and coordinates staffing and scheduling of social work staff including contingent and weekend coverage.
Identifies educational needs of staff and develops educational programs in order to assist social work staff in increasing their knowledge, skills, and competency levels.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, and the like.
Manages customer compliments and complaints as it relates to supervised staff.
Oversees Social Worker activities to ensure accountability and outcome measures.
Participates in social work department leadership team that includes regular meetings, providing occasional in-charge responsibilities during Director's absence, and other leadership duties as delegated.
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of co-workers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.