Supervisor Social Work

Brown University Health; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Newport, Rhode Island, seeks a Social Worker Supervisor who, under the general supervision of the Social Work Manager, performs all Social Worker (LSW) duties and also serves in supervisory, administrative and program management capacities within the Department of Social Work.

The role emphasizes leadership, policy implementation and coordination of clinical services, with a focus on ensuring high-quality patient care and staff development in a health system setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school.
• LICSW licensure in Rhode Island required.
• Experience in supervision, program development or administration.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and coordinate social work activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and work direction to social work staff and interns.
• Develop schedules, coverage plans and manage patient access to services.
• Lead program development and contribute to policy and standards of care.
• Maintain records and prepare reports related to supervisory and administrative duties.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

LICSW Rhode Island

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Social Work Manager, the Social Worker Supervisor performs all the functions of a Social Worker LSW and also functions in a supervisory, administrative and program management capacity within the Department of Social Work. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for: Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1.Performs all duties of the Social Worker (LSW) and demonstrates expertise in clinical specialty, e.g. chronic illness, trauma, critical care, psychiatric illness.
2. 2.Provides clinical supervision and work direction to social work staff, social work interns and others as assigned. Coordinates work assignment of employeesnterns and ensures adequate coverage for clinical area of responsibility. Communicates policy and procedures to area personnel. Provides input on hiring, employee work performance and evaluations. May participate in counseling of supervisees around performance issues.
3. 3.Participates in developing schedules, coverage plans and employee work schedules and in coordinating patient access to services and programs by maintaining master schedules. For RIH, TMH and Newport Only: Is available 24/7 for clinical and/or scheduling issues.
4. 4.Maintains records, prepares reports and composes correspondence relative to supervisory administrative and/or program management functions.
5. 5.From a program development or administrative perspective provides social work consultation within and outside the hospital.
6. 6.Participates in departmental studies, grants, projects, committees and quality assurance activities.
7. 7.Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational activities.
8. 8.Adheres to Brown University Health, Hospital and departmental policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment of care and be in compliance with all laws, regulations and standards. Is a leader in demonstrating the Brown University Health CARE values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school. Current LICSW from State of Rhode Island required. Administrative and supervisory skills necessary to address these functions in the department or assigned clinical area. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment. Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to supervise and coordinate social work activities in the clinical area. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and to develop or administer social work services with consideration of stages of human development and cultural patterns. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patients, programs and procedures.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience preferably in a health or mental health setting with an emphasis on populations to be served in the assigned area. Experience in supervision, program development or administration required. For Bradley Hospital Only: Eligibility for privileging in 3 areas of practice.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Works in a normal office environment with exposure to patient care.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures are required. Under the general supervision of the Manager, may develop programs, coverage plans, and schedules. In clinical area of responsibility may develop or contribute to creation of policies, procedures and standards of care related to social work or program functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Will supervise social work staff, social work interns and others as assigned as appropriate, an average of 10, for clinical service area.

PAY RANGE

$74,672.00-$123,198.40

EEO STATEMENT

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

LOCATION

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

WORK TYPE

Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

No