Social Worker Supervisor

Harbor Oaks Hospital • New Baltimore, MI

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About The Position

Harbor Oaks Hospital is a leading provider for mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We are dedicated to offering comprehensive care and support to individuals and families facing mental health challenges. If you possess empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to patient well-being, we invite you to make a meaningful impact in our community. Harbor Oaks Hospital is looking for passionate Social Worker Supervisors to join our team! We are seeking dedicated and experienced Social Worker Supervisors to lead our team of social workers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the social work department, providing guidance and support to staff, and ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
• Three or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population required.
• Supervisory experience preferred if position is responsible for supervising staff.
• State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use and physical and emotional abuse.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Obtain information on the patient's needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan through patient observation and patient/family interview.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
• Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required.
• Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
• Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
• Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required.
• Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, as required.
• Lead the program/unit and coordinate the activities of other clinical or direct patient care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance, as required.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
• Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree