What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Social Work - Patient & Family Services position at valleychildrens?
Responsible for clinical supervision and oversight of social work services to patients and families. Provides counseling services, mental health assessments, and disposition planning as appropriate to individuals, families, and groups to promote positive adjustment to medical conditions and adherence with medical treatment. Is a part of the comprehensive multi disciplinary health care team. Provides operational and clinical supervision to assigned social work staff and proactively communicates with Manager to address any opportunities or concerns. Implements special projects as assigned by the Manager. Provides leadership for the department in the absence of the Manager. Interfaces with other hospital staff to ensure coordination, communication, and monitoring for the social work services. Provides backup support to social work staff to ensure appropriate staffing to meet the needs of the department and services to the patient and families. Works collaboratively with other department leadership to ensure the provision of quality work services to the hospital.
