Social Worker Team Leader - Community Health Network
About The Position
Provides oversight of social work activities in assigned settings to ensure services are provided efficiently, appropriately, and in a timely manner. Supervises staff to ensure adherence to departmental guidelines. The Social Work Team Lead may carry an assigned caseload or provide regular coverage for team vacancies and leave occurrences. The role involves supporting staff development, participating in interdisciplinary committees, collaborating with the manager on departmental goals and direction, facilitating implementation of policies and programs, serving as a resource and role model, and actively participating in social work practice. The position is on-site, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional work as needed on occasion. Actual salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- At least three years of experience in a medical or behavioral health setting.
- Texas Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-S) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
- Specialized knowledge and skills for effective clinical intervention with individuals, families, and groups.
- Maintain access to professional supervision and/or consultation.
- Consistently communicate in a professional and courteous manner.
Responsibilities
- Assess the skills base of assigned staff and provide individualized training or assist with other training opportunities.
- Ensure new personnel complete orientation requirements and document competency.
- Communicate with the manager regarding staff development or training needs and disciplinary concerns.
- Participate on interdisciplinary committees within the institution.
- Collaborate with the manager to set goals and plan the direction of the department.
- Facilitate implementation of policies and programs.
- Serve as a resource and role model for staff.
- Actively participate in social work practice activities.
- Provide oversight of social work activities in assigned settings and ensure services are delivered efficiently, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
- Supervise staff to ensure adherence to departmental guidelines.
- Carry an assigned caseload or provide regular coverage for team vacancies and leave occurrences, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
