Social Work Supervisor

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Rusk, TX

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below. The Social Worker IV (Social Work Supervisor) performs advanced (senior-level) social work. Work involves providing advanced clinical services to persons served at the hospital; administrative work including supervision of Social Workers; and acts as a participant on the Social Work Management Team. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas in accordance with Texas Board of Social Work Examiners.
Licensed in the State of Texas as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
One year of experience in supervising social services work.
Two years of experience working directly with individuals with mental health or substance use disorders in a treatment or support setting.
Knowledge of mental illness and emotional components of physical illness
Knowledge of rehabilitation methods
Knowledge of casework principles
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of social work.
Skill in interviewing
Ability to oversee a social work program.
Ability to evaluate reports of social studies.
Ability to evaluate social assessments.
Ability to make treatment plans, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.
Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
Must bring I-9 documentation on the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Responsibilities

Oversees the social work program.
Ensures that social work policies and procedures are updated at least annually.
Serves as a member of the Mental Health Services and social work dept leadership teams to ensure appropriate programming.
Submits evaluations and reports concerning staff recommendations, social work coverage, in-service training needs, budgetary matters, and social work program status.
Participates in budget planning, unit administration, and program development and evaluation.
Participates in organizational workgroups.
Reviews the social assessments, recovery plans, and discharge plans to ensure that the psychosocial, economic, and physical needs of clients are being addressed by the treatment team.
Provides clinical and administrative supervision for Social Workers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, selecting and hiring potential employees, scheduling and assigning workload, establishing performance measures, evaluating work performance, providing feedback and guidance, recommending staff development and training, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave.
Primary information resource for supervisees.
Monitors the quality of delivery of social work services to ensure that acceptable standards of care are met.
Provides training to social worker and treatment team if issues arise.
Oversees, provides, and reviews clinical treatment services provided by social workers, including clinical assessments, individual, group, and family therapy.
Oversees the coordination of discharges for clients ensuring collaboration with the client, family, interdisciplinary team, and community resources.
Ensures that assigned social worker serves as a liaison between the clients and their family, state and judicial systems, and the facility.
Ensures that the Social Work Department complies with all facility Continuous Quality Improvement programs, The Joint Commission and Center for Medicare Services standards, etc., supporting growth in operations which are performed under applicable agency regulations.
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.