Associate Director - Social Work - Inpatient and Bed Readiness Program

Harborview Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center's Social Work Department seeks an Associate Director for the Inpatient and Bed-Readiness Programs to lead 24/7 operations, drive program development, and coordinate discharge planning with clinical teams.

The role requires an MSW with LICSW in WA, 6–8 years in healthcare operations management, and strong leadership, communication, and data-analysis skills to advance patient safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• : Must have MSW from CSWE-accredited program and LICSW in WA.
• : Minimum 6–8 years in healthcare operations management at a large academic medical center.
• : Demonstrated staff development and leadership capabilities.
• : Proficiency with Windows-based applications and strong verbal/written communication.
• : Ability to multi-task and maintain attention to detail in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• : Oversee effective fiscal management of Social Work Department; prepare budget and set department goals aligning with Harborview/UW Medicine.
• : Select, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff to optimize service for internal and external customers.
• : Ensure compliance with CMS, DOH, JCAHO and related policies; stay updated on regulations impacting procedures.
• : Participate in hospital-wide and interdisciplinary committees.
• : Represent Social Work in labor management, disciplinary actions, and union-related activities.

Skills

Staff leadership

Program management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited program

Tools

Windows

Job description

The Harborview Medical Center – Social Work Department has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director for the Inpatient and Bed-Readiness Programs.

WORK SCHEDULE

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Be responsible for 24/7 operations of the assigned Social Work areas at Harborview Medical Center
• This position assumes the day-to-day accountability and responsibility for case management support for the departments and for the collaboration with other clinical disciplines to assess and address patient needs and potential discharge barriers
• The position interfaces with DSHS, community providers and external vendors for contracted services
• Support the advancement of healthcare practices across the medical center emphasizing service excellence, patient safety, staff safety, and organizational integration.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for effective fiscal management of the Social Work Department. Prepare annual budget and develop strategic department goals incorporating Harborview Medical Center goals and departmental goals as well as teaching and research initiatives.
• Select, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate staff to ensure maximum utilization of individuals and group capabilities while providing service to internal and external customers
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines such as the CMS, DOH, and JCAHO that impact the procedure areas and ensures that Harborview Medical Center is in compliance.
• Participate in hospital-wide and interdisciplinary committees.
• Represent the Department of Social Work's position in Joint Labor Management meetings, collective bargaining, and employee disciplinary activity including grievances, arbitration, and any other union-related activities.

Strong candidates will have a demonstrated record of program development and personnel management, administrative experience in an academic medical center and effective management of social work staff in hospital/ambulatory care operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and be proficient at motivating and leading large groups of people at all levels of the organization, accomplished at leading change, coaching and counseling, workshop and meeting facilitation, skilled in data analysis and interpretation, excels at creating a professional practice environment for the advancement of the social work programs and ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, program development/planning budgetary responsibilities and personnel management. This position is responsible for directing multiple projects simultaneously.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) within the State of Washington. Minimum 6-8 years of experience in healthcare operations management at a large academic medical center. Successful track record of effective management/leadership and program management skills ad demonstrated staff development skills. Proficient in Windows-based computer applications and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be self-directed and ability to multi-task efficiently and have excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of clinical protocols and practices is required.

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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