Supervisor Social Work

Children's Nebraska•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Provides operational and clinical leadership for Social Work services. The Supervisor is accountable for team members' supervision and professional development, and for ensuring high-quality, patient- and family-centered psychosocial care. The role oversees integration of social work into the interdisciplinary care environment, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, supports care coordination, and advances departmental and organizational priorities through collaboration, program development, and performance improvement. The position has 24-hour accountability for services within its span of control. The role provides clinical oversight for complex psychosocial care, including high-risk and legally sensitive situations; supports consistent assessment, intervention, and documentation; and assists with care coordination, discharge planning, and barriers to care. It supervises team members, students, and program participants; oversees social work practicum and BSW programs; and manages day-to-day operations, staffing, and workflows. The Supervisor also monitors service quality and regulatory compliance, uses data to evaluate program effectiveness, participates in resource stewardship, collaborates with interdisciplinary partners, and contributes to the development of Social Work services.

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 license in Nebraska upon hire.
Current and valid Mental Health Practitioner license in Nebraska upon hire.
Demonstrated skills in leadership and systems thinking, and a 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 in 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 needed based on operational demands.
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.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and competency validation; 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.
Assist with establishing performance expectations and monitor outcomes.
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.
Build partnerships across the organization.
Contribute to the development and growth of Social Work services, identify opportunities to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes, and support implementation of organizational priorities.