Supervisor Social Work

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

12h

About The Position

Provides operational and clinical leadership for Social Work services, with 24-hour accountability for services within the position’s span of control. Supervises and develops team members and ensures delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered psychosocial care. Oversees integration of social work into the interdisciplinary care environment, regulatory compliance, and care coordination. Advances departmental and organizational priorities through collaboration, program development, and performance improvement.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the social work field.
Current and valid Master Social Worker credential in Nebraska upon hire.
Current and valid Mental Health Practitioner credential in Nebraska upon hire.
Demonstrated leadership skills, systems thinking, and comprehensive understanding of interpersonal, medical, and legal issues frequently arising in a hospital setting.
Knowledge of human behavior, social problems, counseling modalities, and community resources.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, other health care professionals, attorneys, and law enforcement officials.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and guidance for complex psychosocial care, including high-risk and legally sensitive situations.
Ensure consistent, high-quality assessments, interventions, and documentation.
Support team members with care coordination, discharge planning, and addressing barriers to care.
Serve as a clinical expert and role model for best practice; support patient care delivery as operational demands require.
Supervise social work team members, students, and program participants.
Conduct hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective action.
Provide individual and group supervision in accordance with licensure requirements; coach, mentor, validate competencies, and promote professional growth and certification attainment.
Oversee Social Work practicum and BSW programs.
Oversee daily operations, staffing, workflow, and service coverage.
Participate in budget planning and resource stewardship.
Maintain compliance with organizational, legal, and accreditation standards; monitor documentation quality and regulatory adherence.
Help establish performance expectations, monitor outcomes, and use data to evaluate program effectiveness and drive improvements.
Ensure alignment with organizational quality and patient experience goals.
Partner with care teams to support coordinated, efficient patient care; participate in committees and organizational initiatives.
Support system-level problem solving and process improvement, and build partnerships across the organization.
Contribute to development and growth of Social Work services, identify opportunities to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes, and support implementation of organizational priorities.