Social Work Manager

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We’re searching for a Social Work Manager, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll ensure compliance and accountability for the clinical, operational, and human resources activities of the Social Work Department. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work required
• LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker or LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker or LMSW-AP – Licensed Master Social Worker – Advanced Practice by Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) required
• 3 years of operational experience in a hospital setting required

Responsibilities

• Encourages clinical quality and optimizes support of the psychosocial needs of the patient family within a family-centered care environment
• Ensures the staffing needs of the department are adequately met, and supports staff in the development of their schedules and monitors staffing needs within all service lines
• Demonstrates effective communication skills inter-and intra-departmentally and works to eliminate communication barriers by serving as a liaison between physicians, families, nursing staff and ancillary departments
• Develops and maintains relationships with outside community partners to ensure adequate resources for our patients and their families
• Develops and mentors direct reports to continue to improve their skillset and their leadership abilities
• Participates in the screening, interviewing and decision-making process for hiring new employees
• Ensures that JC requirements specific to the department are fulfilled but also understands the linkage between department’s requirements and those of the integrated delivery system
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager