Supervisor Social Work
About The Position
This is a full time, 40 hour per week position with hours primarily falling Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. No weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Advance your career at UW Health! We are seeking a Social Work Supervisor to provide day-to-day operational oversight and frontline leadership for the social work team, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage and supporting timely, patient-centered care delivery. Coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate onboarding and orientation activities to ensure new employees achieve competency and are prepared for independent practice. Coach, mentor, and support social workers through regular supervision, case consultation, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Promote adherence to departmental policies, workflows, documentation standards, and evidence-based social work practices. Foster staff engagement by identifying educational needs, facilitating learning opportunities, and encouraging participation in quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and standardize workflows, procedures, and best practices that improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Monitor team performance and provide timely feedback, coaching, and support to promote accountability, continuous learning, and high-quality patient care. Serve as a clinical and operational resource for staff, assisting with complex situations, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work Required
- 3 years post-Master’s social work experience Required
- Licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW) Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) Upon Hire Required
Nice To Haves
- 3 years post-Master’s social work experience in a health care setting Preferred
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience Preferred
- Experience working with persons in area of specialty Preferred
- Certified Clinical Social Worker in area of specialty Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day operational oversight and frontline leadership for the social work team, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage and supporting timely, patient-centered care delivery.
- Coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate onboarding and orientation activities to ensure new employees achieve competency and are prepared for independent practice.
- Coach, mentor, and support social workers through regular supervision, case consultation, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Promote adherence to departmental policies, workflows, documentation standards, and evidence-based social work practices.
- Foster staff engagement by identifying educational needs, facilitating learning opportunities, and encouraging participation in quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and standardize workflows, procedures, and best practices that improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Monitor team performance and provide timely feedback, coaching, and support to promote accountability, continuous learning, and high-quality patient care.
- Serve as a clinical and operational resource for staff, assisting with complex situations, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
