Associate Director of Social Work

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks an experienced social work administrator to oversee confidential activities across multiple departments in a health care setting. You will supervise staff, develop operating plans, and collaborate with medical and administrative teams to ensure quality patient care.

The role requires an MSW with NY certification, six years of clinical social work experience (three in supervisory/administrative capacity), and strong

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with NY certification.
• Six years of clinical social work experience, incl. health care/psychiatric.
• Three years in supervisory/administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises staff and support departments.
• Prepares operating plans, policies, programs and procedures.
• Monitors systems and participates in control/audit programs.
• Makes studies on adequacy and effectiveness of services and recommendations.
• Prepares data for budget, operating and statistical reports.
• Attends staff meetings and consults with other departments.
• Represents health care setting administration in programs.
• Assists in grant proposal writing and revenue/expenditure reports.
• Performs other related duties, as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Administrative skills

Managerial skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

New York State certification

Job description

Marketing Statement

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.

Marketing Statement

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, provides assistance in the administration and supervision of confidential activities within a group of services in the health care setting. Responsible for several departments and manages the technical, managerial, ancillary, clerical and support staff of these departments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises staff and support departments, coordinates special services across activities of related support and professional service departments.
• Prepares operating plans and drafts of plans, policies, programs and procedures. Participates in the implementation of improved systems and procedures, monitors of systems, and in the control and audit programs.
• Makes studies of adequacy and effectiveness of general administrative and support services and makes recommendations.
• Prepares data for budget preparation, operating and statistical reports, analysis and makes recommendations.
• Monitors requisitioning of supplies and equipment. Requisitions materials and supplies for administrative, professional and support service activities.
• Prepares studies on patient care standards, conducts analysis and prepares recommendations.
• Attends staff meetings, conferences and consults with other departments.
• May represent health care setting administration in relevant functions and programs.
• Assists in grant proposal writing and in submitting revenue and expenditure reports for special funded programs.
• Performs other related duties, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work and certification by the State of New York; and,
• Six years of experience in clinical social work, of which three years are in a health care or medical care setting including psychiatric and medical social work, and three years in a supervisory, consultative and administrative capacity in an organization adhering to acceptable standards with knowledge of administration, with administrative and managerial skills and abilities; or,
• A satisfactory completion of education, training and experience which includes at least a Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work, plus certification from the New York State Department of Education; and,
• Demonstrated ability to function productively and cooperatively with Director of Social Work, Medical Staff, Administrative Staff and to supervise effectively.