What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Social Services position at Prime Healthcare?
The Manager of Social Services offers comprehensive clinical supervision and social services expertise.
- Oversee clinical supervision for social services staff within the hospital, focusing on top-tier discharge planning and social services delivery in critical areas.
- Curating tailored resource directories and formulating crucial policies for the Social Service Department, in close collaboration with the Directors of Case Management.
- Engaging in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) studies concerning social work and discharge planning for hospital staff regarding social service and discharge planning issues, in addition to ensuring optimal departmental staffing for efficiency.
- Upholding departmental compliance with rigorous standards from the Joint Commission or HFAP, as well as federal, state, and local regulations, is essential.
- Effective leadership and supervision are key in guiding and supporting all social service staff, fostering a culture of excellence and compliance.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Required qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree in Social Work related field OR
2. Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
3. State Licensed LMFT, LCSW or equivalent
4. Minimum of 3 years experience in Social Work or Case Management in a Hospital settings required.
5. Clearance to supervise by having passed the mandatory 15 hour Supervision class required by the Board.
6. Completion of criteria to provide supervision to ASW, MFTI, LPCCI according to the State Regulatory Board.
7. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
8. Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hire and maintain current annually.
9. Minimum of five years’ experience as a social worker in a hospital setting preferred.
10. Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e. death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).
