Social Work Manager

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter's Health Care System is seeking a Social Work Manager for Care Coordination in New Jersey. You will supervise Social Work staff and ensure integration of services across psychosocial, financial, and behavioral health aspects of care, discharge planning, and transitions in care.

The role requires an MSW with NJ LCSW licensure, clinical supervision credentials, and at least five years of related experience, preferably in acute care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work is required.
• NJ licensure as an LCSW is required.
• NPI and Medical Non-Billing Provider Number are required; apply within 30 days of employment.
• Clinical Supervision Certificate required to provide supervision for LSW.
• Certified EARC Trainer-DoH or within six months of hire.
• At least five years of social work and discharge planning experience; acute care hospital preferred.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, case management, discharge planning/transitions in care, and related regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities for complex patient situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and supervision of Social Work staff.
• Integrate Social Work services into departmental and organizational care systems.
• Oversee psychosocial, financial, behavioral health aspects of care and transitions in care.
• Manage hospital ambulance transportation contract operations.
• Lead behavioral health and ethical issues within the department.
• Collaborate with the Care Coordination Nursing Manager to meet departmental goals.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LCSW licensure (NJ)

Clinical Supervision Certificate

Certified EARC Trainer

Discharge planning experience

Job description

Social Work Manager
Care Coordination

The Social Work Manager will:
As a member of the Care Coordination administrative team, is responsible for management of the daily operations and supervision of the Social Work staff. Responsible for integrating Social Work services into the Departmental service and the organization’s overall system for intervention re: psychosocial, financial, and behavioral health aspects of care, progression of care, reimbursement of care, discharge planning, and transitions in care. Manages the operations of the Hospital’s ambulance transportation contract. Key leader in behavioral health and ethical issues. Works directly and collaboratively with the Manager of Care Coordination Nursing to assure excellent level of service and to achieve Departmental goals and objectives.

Requirements:

• 1. Master's degree from an accredited school of social work.
• 2. Licensure by the State of NJ as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
• 3. NPI and Medical Non-Billing Provider Number are required; the application should be submitted to the State within the first 30 days of employment.
• 4. Clinical Supervision Certificate: NJ Board of Social Work Examiners requirement to provide clinical supervision for LSW or within one year of hire.
• 5. Certified EARC Trainer-Department of Health and Senior Services or within six months of hire.
• 6. At least five (5) years of social work and discharge planning experience in a clinical setting; acute care hospital preferred.
• 7. Managerial experience preferred.
• 8. Knowledgeable in psychosocial assessment, case management, discharge planning/transitions in care, and associated regulations/compliance requirements.
• 9. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong planning and organizational skills.
• 10. Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities required for addressing and resolving complex patient situations.

Salary Range:105,615.00 - 169,023.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.