Social Worker Supervisor - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a state hospital for a Social Worker Supervisor! This role involves leading a team to provide essential services to patients, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with other disciplines. The position offers a chance to make a real impact in the community by facilitating patient transitions back to their homes. With a full-time schedule and a supportive work environment, this is a perfect opportunity for those passionate about social work and leadership. Join us in making a difference!

Benefits

Veterans' Preference

Accommodations for Disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with a focus on leadership roles.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate social work staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise social work staff and oversee patient services.
• Ensure compliance with treatment planning and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Case Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Embark on an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role at Clarks Summit State Hospital! We are seeking a Social Worker Supervisor to provide programs, counseling, and case management services for hospital patients. Your work will help us continue to facilitate each patient's return to the community. Apply today to start a rewarding, new career!

Job Responsibilities

1. Supervise social work staff providing services, programs, counseling, and case management to patients.
2. Review and update job descriptions, complete performance evaluations, and review subordinate work.
3. Oversee all social service procedures including new patient admission, data collection, therapy, discharge planning, and documentation.
4. Ensure quality standards and compliance with regulatory and hospital standards in treatment planning.
5. Collaborate with other discipline supervisors to plan and coordinate treatment programs.

Additional Details

• Full-time, with work hours from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, including a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel and overtime as needed; telework is not available.
• Starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.
• Further communication via email; check spam/junk folders.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Education:

• One year of experience as a Social Worker 2 or Forensic Social Worker 2, with a master’s degree in social work or social welfare, or
• Three years of professional social work experience, including one year in a leadership or advisory role, with a master’s degree in social work or social welfare.

Other Requirements:

• Meet PA residency requirements.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal and Application Requirements

• Medical examination and criminal background checks are required.
• Application must be complete and submitted by the deadline; unofficial transcripts are acceptable for education verification.
• Failure to meet application requirements may disqualify candidates.

Additional Information

• Veterans' preference and accommodations for disabilities are provided.
• Application completion serves as the exam; only one application/test per posting is allowed.
• Results are communicated via email.