Supervisor, Social Services
About The Position
In collaboration with the Director, the Supervisor for Medical Social Services is accountable for the 24 hour management of social services, the management of human, fiscal and other resources, the development of personnel, compliance with regulatory and professional standards, unit strategic planning and the fostering of interdisciplinary collaborative relationships within selected unit of responsibility and the organization as a whole. The Supervisor of medical social services is responsible for overseeing all medical social service functions for the acute hospital and emergency room. Performs psychosocial services including: assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and abuse reporting. May lead process and education groups. Coordinates discharge care needs under the general direction of the physician, and in conjunction with the treatment team. Provides clinical support to other staff as needed.
Requirements
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
- Master's in Social Work
- Previous experience in acute care and emergency room setting with focus on crisis intervention and rapid stabilization.
- Competent in infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric developmental stages, chemical dependency, terminal illness, and mental health experience.
- Develops, maintains, and models professional, objective and value-oriented interpersonal skills.
- Continuously promotes a patient-centered philosophy.
- Maintains positive and proactive communication with patients, families, staff members, and physicians. Fosters team-building relationships.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to problem solve are essential.
Nice To Haves
- LPS Designee (three years post licensure) preferred
Responsibilities
- Management of social services
- Management of human, fiscal and other resources
- Development of personnel
- Compliance with regulatory and professional standards
- Unit strategic planning
- Fostering of interdisciplinary collaborative relationships
- Overseeing all medical social service functions for the acute hospital and emergency room
- Performs psychosocial services including: assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and abuse reporting
- May lead process and education groups
- Coordinates discharge care needs under the general direction of the physician, and in conjunction with the treatment team
- Provides clinical support to other staff as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
