Assistant Chief of Social Work - Leadership & Oversight

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Memphis Veterans Health Care System, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Social Work Assistant Chief in a full-time administrative role.

The incumbent provides administrative support to the Social Work Service Chief and helps oversee the practice of all social workers within the Memphis Veterans Health System, along with program management, education, HR management, supervision and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited school.
• Licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a social work setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Social Work Service Chief and oversee social work practice.
• Participate in program management, education, HR management and supervision.
• Supervise social work staff and ensure organizational stewardship.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Program management

Supervision

Policy knowledge

Communication

Education

MSW degree

LCSW licensure

Job description

The Memphis Veterans Health Care System, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Social Work Assistant Chief in a full-time administrative role.

The incumbent provides administrative support to the Social Work Service Chief and helps oversee the practice of all social workers within the Memphis Veterans Health System, along with program management, education, HR management, supervision and stewardship.