Director of Social Work

Healthcare Nursing Center; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Nursing Center seeks a Director of Social Work to lead our social work team and advance patient-centered care. The role requires strong clinical expertise, exceptional communication, and a passion for compassionate care in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

You will oversee department operations, develop treatment plans, supervise staff, and collaborate with patients, families, and providers to meet psychosocial needs and post-acute strategies.

Qualifications

• Healthcare setting experience with social work practices and clinical excellence.
• Strong leadership and management skills to motivate and guide a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the social work department, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff development
• Develop and implement effective treatment plans, taking into account individual patient needs and goals
• Provide clinical supervision and support to social workers and other multidisciplinary team members
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to address psychosocial needs and develop strategies for post-acute care
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, identify barriers to care, and develop tailored interventions to promote patient engagement and satisfaction
• Foster a culture of empathy and understanding, promoting open communication and respectful interactions among patients, families, and staff
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements, incorporating this knowledge into department operations and education

Skills

Leadership & management

Communication skills

Clinical expertise

Social work practices

Job description

Director of Social Work

We are seeking a Director of Social Work to join our team. As a leader in patient-centered care, we prioritize the emotional and psychological well-being of our patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for delivering compassionate care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the social work department, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff development
• Develop and implement effective treatment plans, taking into account individual patient needs and goals
• Provide clinical supervision and support to social workers and other multidisciplinary team members
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to address psychosocial needs and develop strategies for post-acute care
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, identify barriers to care, and develop tailored interventions to promote patient engagement and satisfaction
• Foster a culture of empathy and understanding, promoting open communication and respectful interactions among patients, families, and staff
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements, incorporating this knowledge into department operations and education

Requirements:

• Experience in a healthcare setting, with a strong background in social work practices and clinical excellence
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment