Associate Director, Social Work

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Social Work Supervisor for Kings County Hospital Center, responsible for planning and overseeing the Social Work Program. Candidates must have six years of Clinical Social Work experience, including three years in a healthcare setting, and hold appropriate licensure.

The role requires effective communication and collaboration with medical and administrative staff, along with the ability to supervise Social Work activities and ensure program effectiveness.

The position offers a chance to make significant contributions to patient care and community health services.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in Clinical Social Work, including supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise Social Work activities.
• Licensure from New York State Education Department (NYSED) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating the Social Work Program in a hospital center.
• Supervising discrete Social Work units and staff.
• Liaising with community agencies for optimal service delivery.

Skills

Licensure (LMSW or LCSW)

Clinical Social Work experience

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one‑room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality 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.

Responsibilities

1. Licensure (LMSW or LCSW) issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and,
2. Six (6) years of experience in Clinical Social Work, of which three (3) years are in a health care or medical care setting including psychiatric and medical social work, and three (3) 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,
3. A satisfactory completion of training and experience. However, all applicants/incumbents must possess licensure as described in (1) above at the time of appointment; and,
4. Demonstrated ability to function productively and cooperatively with the Director of Social Work, Medical Staff, and Administrative Staff and to supervise effectively.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position: Under direction of the Director of Social Work (HCF), assists in the planning, organizing, implementation and coordination of the full Social Work Program in a hospital center. Plans, supervises and coordinates the staff and activities of several discrete Social Work units. Serves with full responsibilities and authority in the Director’s absence. In a Psychiatric Facility, assists in planning, formulating policies and practices, coordinates the Psychiatric Social Work program and practice throughout the Hospital Center.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

• Plans, coordinates and supervises staff and activities of selected Social Work program units and other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director. In a Psychiatric Facility, advises in psychiatric social problems, and defines the psychiatric social work role and function.
• In uncovered areas of need, carries out responsibilities of all viable programs.
• Assures that programs are related to objectives and meet requirements of service needs.
• Consults with and advises Director on resolution of operational programs.
• Is responsible for liaison and coordination of cooperative programs with Schools of Social Work and directing assignments and on‑the‑job training of assigned students to assure optimal utilization.
• Evaluates and audits social work program and/or psychiatric social work programs, program accomplishments and makes recommendations for appropriate action.
• Develops communication networks to achieve appropriate interpretation of the hospital’s policies and programs and its expectation for patient and family.
• Advises the Director on policy and procedural changes, community problems, placement and utilization of staff development and implementation of productivity goals and submits recommendations for improvement of services.
• Maintains liaison and consults with community and civic agencies, professional organizations and confers with hospital and other functionally‑related officials on matters of mutual concern.
• Develops and directs the education and training programs for professional and nonprofessional Social Work staff. Is responsible for evaluation of performance of professional staff.
• Participates in staff meetings and conferences and represents the Director in all phases of his or her delegated duties and responsibilities.
• Prepares special reports, studies and budgetary estimates.