Social Work Manager

Salgado LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in San Jose is seeking a compassionate Social Work Manager to lead their team in delivering high-quality social services. This role involves mentoring staff, ensuring compliance, and supporting patients, particularly the elderly, in meaningful ways. Candidates must have an MSW and experience in social work. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Active state driver’s license with clean DMV record.
• Proof of recent vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Social Work team, including hiring and training.
• Oversee quality and effectiveness of social work assessments.
• Ensure delivery of social work interventions aligned with care plans.
• Maintain compliance with documentation and patient rights.
• Collaborate to design support groups and counseling services.
• Support patients through end-of-life care planning.
• Conduct home visits as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Overview

Role Summary
Our client is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Work Manager to lead their Social Work team and guide the delivery of high-quality social services and behavioral health programs. This is a leadership opportunity to shape care delivery, support patients in meaningful ways, and foster collaboration across care teams and community partners. If you’re a motivated leader with a passion for patient-centered care, this role offers the chance to make a lasting difference.

Population

Geriatric population

Duties

• Lead and mentor the Social Work team, including Supervisors, Social Workers, Behavioral Health Specialists, and Assistants—providing hiring, training, supervision, and coaching.
• Oversee the quality and effectiveness of social work assessments and team participation.
• Ensure delivery of all social work interventions aligned with patient care plans and responsive to urgent needs.
• Maintain compliance across social work functions, including documentation, assessments, care planning, reviews, and patient rights and grievance processes.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health Specialists to design and oversee support groups, individual counseling, family education, and community partnerships.
• Support patients and families through end-of-life care planning and coordination.
• Conduct home visits as needed to support patients’ ongoing care.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Active state driver’s license with clean DMV record.
• Proof of recent vehicle insurance.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills with patients, families, and team members.

Desired Qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in social work.

How to Apply

If you’re interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at [e-mail] or by calling/texting [phone].

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