Supervisor, Clinical Social Worker LCSW

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Supervisor of Social Work to lead and develop professional staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective psychosocial services across units.

You will supervise staff, coordinate interdisciplinary discussions, manage education and performance, and support families with crisis intervention, planning, and community resource linkage.

Qualifications

• MSW required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum three years acute care social work experience.
• Two years leadership in clinical social work or healthcare.
• Two years leadership in an academic medical center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial evaluation and develop treatment plans.
• Plan, lead and direct staff work within budget and deadlines.
• Supervise daily staff activities and assign tasks.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions of psychosocial illness aspects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community health and social agencies.
• Ensure accurate documentation in medical records.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Policy adherence

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Doctoral degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job Description

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025-2026” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll have access to groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and world-class medical education programs. We take pride in hiring exceptional, dedicated professionals who are passionate about advancing healthcare. Our physicians, nurses, and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse communities we serve and are united by a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that drives innovation and supports the gold standard of patient care.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding benefits and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing in this role?

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Social Work, the Supervisor of Social Work provides clinical and administrative supervision to professional social work staff. The Supervisor of Social Work is responsible for evaluating and developing assigned staff; coordinating the functions of the social work staff; implementing the policies and procedures of the Social Work Department; planning and controlling the social work function on assigned units and services; and developing and implementing continuous quality improvement activities on assigned units. Supervision is exercised over several professional staff, social work students and other support staff.

The position demands for an intensive focus on successful implementation of crisis intervention and counseling, problem-solving and conflict resolution, patient and family management, interdisciplinary collaboration, bio-psychosocial assessments, education, advocacy, and community resource linkages as well as monitoring the performance of all social workers based on established metrics.

In this role, the Supervisor provides guidance to social work staff as well as to physicians, nurses, care coordinators and other members of the care team as it relates to the treatment of individuals being admitted to Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

• Conducts Psychosocial evaluation and identification of problems affecting optimal patient care and the development of a treatment plan as staffing levels dictate.
• Assists SW Manager to plan, lead, and direct work of staff. Ensures goals and objectives are completed within established budget and deadlines are met.
• Supervises the daily work of employees, assigns work, ensures tasks are completed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary discussions of psychosocial implications of illness including consultation regarding treatments and resources designed to solve the problems of the patients. During POCR rounds or in Teams rounds as needed.
• Facilitates Interdisciplinary discussion of psychosocial implications of illness including consultation regarding treatments and resources designed to solve the problems of the patients.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies.
• Participates in development and leadership with Department's Continuing Education.
• Assists SW Manager with change advocacy to develop, communicates and reinforces change in the department as well as the organization.
• Responds to patient and family questions and concerns by providing information in an accurate, compassionate, and timely fashion.
• Oversees daily staffing and coverage including sick calls, unforeseeable absences, vacation requests.
• Reviews and handles escalated issues and provides guidance on resolution.
• Develops social work new employee orientation schedule in collaboration with the SW Manager and Associate Director of Social Work As well as assisting in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and management of the performance of the social work staff, including conducting performance evaluations and providing feedback.
• Participates in the development and implementation of social work programs and services and contributes to the overall strategic planning of the department.
• Ensures documentation in the medical record is in accordance with established policies (accurate, concise, and objective) and includes assessment, plan for care, interventions, and evaluation.
• Prioritizes tasks/projects effectively; initiates change as required, or as necessary for the improvement of self and staff productivity. Facilitates resolution of ethical/legal patient care dilemmas; serves as a patient/family and staff advocate when indicated.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Doctoral degree in Social Work or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care social work experience required.
• 2 years of leadership experience in clinical social work, healthcare social work, or case management in a lead, supervisory, or management capacity preferred.
• 2 years of leadership experience in an academic medical center or teaching hospital preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Active California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required.
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification preferred.