Social Work Supervisor

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Clinical Social Work Supervisor to lead social work services across the hospital, focusing on vulnerable populations in the ED, Women and Infant Services, and inpatient units.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or Counseling, DC LICSW, and at least 3 years of experience, with CPR certification. You will guide staff development and advance psychosocial care in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program.
• Current LICSW licensure in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social work or counseling with complex patient populations.
• Current CPR certification.
• Preferred: Inpatient hospital experience.
• Preferred: Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Preferred: Experience with diverse populations across the lifespan.
• Preferred: Knowledge of hospital-based and community resources in the DC area.
• Preferred: Experience working on an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and leadership for social work staff, including support for licensure development and professional growth.
• Oversee assessment, intervention, care coordination, and discharge planning for complex and vulnerable patient populations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate psychosocial programs, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor quality of care, patient outcomes, and compliance with hospital standards and best practices.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and education, and support staff accountability and development.
• Serve as a resource for patients and families by providing counseling, crisis support, and connection to community and financial resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and timely transitions of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in hiring, staff selection, strategic planning, and hospital/community initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Requisition #: 675989

Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC 20016

Category: Social Work/Mental Health

Schedule: Day Shift

Employment Type: Full Time

Weekly Working Hours: 40

Shift: Day Shift

At Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital, safety is a core value. We foster a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture where every team member promotes safety by identifying risks, speaking up, learning from events, and supporting continuous improvement.

We're proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Clinical Social Work Supervisor

Department: Case Coordination

Position Summary

The Clinical Social Work Supervisor provides leadership, clinical oversight, and supervision for social work services across the hospital, with a focus on vulnerable patient populations in the Emergency Department, Women and Infant Services, and inpatient units. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality psychosocial care, supporting staff development, and advancing the mission, vision, and values of Sibley Memorial Hospital. The Supervisor collaborates with physicians, administrators, and interdisciplinary team members to improve patient care, resolve barriers to discharge and treatment, and promote positive patient and family outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and leadership for social work staff, including support for licensure development and professional growth.
• Oversee assessment, intervention, care coordination, and discharge planning for complex and vulnerable patient populations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate psychosocial programs, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor quality of care, patient outcomes, and compliance with hospital standards and best practices.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and education, and support staff accountability and development.
• Serve as a resource for patients and families by providing counseling, crisis support, and connection to community and financial resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and timely transitions of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in hiring, staff selection, strategic planning, and hospital/community initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program
• Current LICSW licensure in the District of Columbia
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social work or counseling with complex patient populations
• Current CPR certification

Preferred:

• Inpatient hospital experience
• Supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan
• Knowledge of hospital-based and community resources in the DC area
• Experience working on an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and discharge planning skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities
• Ability to manage complex and urgent situations with professionalism and sound judgment
• Collaborative, flexible, and adaptable in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Proficient in electronic medical records and computerized systems

Salary Range: Minimum 43.42/hour - Maximum 75.99/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.