Social Worker Supervisor

Harbor Oaks Hospital•New Baltimore, MI

About The Position

Harbor Oaks Hospital is seeking a full-time Social Worker Supervisor to lead social services work for patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use, and physical or emotional abuse. The role plans, directs, defines, and coordinates individualized and group therapeutic support and services. The position works Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends. Harbor Oaks Hospital provides mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. The supervisor supports patient recovery, symptom reduction, and social functioning while coordinating care with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. The position also provides clinical direction to social services or other staff and may supervise social work interns.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
Three or more years of related experience working with a comparable patient population.
State licensure as required where the facility operates; this may include LMSW, LCSW, or LSW.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is preferred if the position is responsible for supervising staff.
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans using appropriate therapeutic principles while ensuring patient safety.
Gather information about patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations through observation and patient and family interviews.
Provide crisis intervention and help families understand the implications of life situations and their impact on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
Identify, assess, and coordinate patient cases and anticipate needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home or community services.
Facilitate education, process groups, support groups, and referrals as requested.
Conduct intakes and help coordinate placements within facility programs as required.
Develop and carry out clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
Promote recovery, symptom reduction, and the highest achievable level of social functioning.
Communicate with family members or help them understand and support the patient.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely patient chart documentation that meets facility and accreditation standards.
Supervise social work interns completing field placements, as required.
Provide direction and guidance to social services or other staff members, as required.
Lead the program or unit and coordinate clinical or direct patient-care staff activities, providing direction and clinical guidance as required.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.