Supervisor, Social Work

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks a Social Work Supervisor to lead the administrative and clinical operations of the social services program, overseeing daily team performance and patient transitions across care levels. You will ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered services while contributing to program development and staff training.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, at least 5 years of social work experience, and licensure (LCSW/LCSW-C) with Board Certified

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum of 5 years of social work experience required.
• LCSW or LCSW-C required upon hire.
• Board Certified Supervisor certification required upon hire.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with clinical supervision, program oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the social work team, including scheduling, timekeeping, payroll, and on-call coverage.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision, coaching, and consultation to social services staff.
• Monitor documentation, service quality, and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Support program development, policy implementation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical staff, administrative teams, and community agencies to coordinate patient care.
• Provide direct social work services as needed, including psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, family support, and care coordination.
• Oversee financial assistance requests and fund distribution for families in need.
• Assist with budget planning, grant development, recordkeeping, and data tracking.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and manage staff performance, including corrective action when necessary.
• Supervise students and volunteers as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What Awaits You:

• Opportunities for Career Growth – Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment – Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

Job Summary

The Social Work Supervisor provides leadership for the administrative and clinical operations of the social services program. This role oversees daily team performance, supports patient transitions across levels of care, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered services. The position also contributes to program development, staff training, supervision, and ongoing process improvement.

If designated as bilingual, the employee must communicate effectively with non-English-speaking employees to ensure clear understanding of work-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the social work team, including scheduling, timekeeping, payroll, and on-call coverage.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision, coaching, and consultation to social services staff.
• Monitor documentation, service quality, and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Support program development, policy implementation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical staff, administrative teams, and community agencies to coordinate patient care.
• Provide direct social work services as needed, including psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, family support, and care coordination.
• Oversee financial assistance requests and fund distribution for families in need.
• Assist with budget planning, grant development, recordkeeping, and data tracking.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and manage staff performance, including corrective action when necessary.
• Supervise students and volunteers as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum of 5 years of social work experience required.
• LCSW or LCSW-C required upon hire.
• Board Certified Supervisor certification required upon hire.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with clinical supervision, program oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration strongly preferred.

Salary Range: Minimum 38.44/hour - Maximum 67.27/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.