Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW)

RCM Healthcare Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RCM Healthcare Services in Far Rockaway, NY seeks an Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW) to lead the hospital's Social Work Department and oversee discharge planning, care transitions, and regulatory compliance. This role focuses on staff development, program evaluation, and patient-centered care across the health system.

The position requires an MSW and LCSW licensure in New York, with strong clinical judgment and leadership to mentor staff and collaborate with care teams to improve

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited institution is required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support social work staff, interns, and team operations with adequate coverage.
• Provide guidance on complex discharge planning, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and high-risk cases.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient flow and transitions of care.
• Develop policies, procedures, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance programs for Social Work.
• Participate in recruitment, training, performance management, and hospital-wide committees.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Discharge planning

Team mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Advanced clinical or healthcare-related certification

Job description

Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW)

Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Job Title: Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW)

Compensation
Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 per year

Position Summary

As the Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW), you will provide leadership, strategic oversight, and operational support for the hospital's Social Work Department. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychosocial care, supporting complex discharge planning, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. You will serve as a key leader in staff development, program evaluation, quality improvement, and patient-centered care initiatives throughout the health system.

Responsibilities

Schedule / Shift

• Contract length (if applicable): Direct Hire

Key Duties:

• Supervise, mentor, and support social work staff, interns, and team operations while ensuring adequate departmental coverage
• Provide guidance on complex discharge planning, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and high-risk patient cases
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient flow, transitions of care, and clinical outcomes
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance programs for the Social Work Department
• Participate in recruitment, training, performance management, program development, and hospital-wide committees and initiatives

Requirements

Education

• Required: Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
• Preferred (if applicable): Advanced clinical or healthcare-related certification

Licenses & Certifications

• Required:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State
  • Current registration/licensure with the applicable professional regulatory body
• Additional certifications (if applicable): Advanced clinical or healthcare-related certification preferred

Skills:

• Strong clinical judgment and experience managing complex cases within an acute care environment
• In-depth knowledge of discharge planning, care transitions, patient flow, and community resources
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and staff development skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare setting while maintaining professionalism and cultural sensitivity

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW)