Assistant Director, Social Work (LCSW) – Care Transitions

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

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