Supervisor Social Work

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Nebraska is seeking a senior social work leader to provide operational and clinical oversight of social work services at our pediatric hospital in Omaha. The role emphasizes supervising staff, fostering professional development, and ensuring delivery of patient- and family-centered psychosocial care with 24-hour accountability within the span of control.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work, a minimum of 5 years in social work, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the social work field required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees social work practicum and department operations.
• Provides supervision, coaching, and performance evaluation for team members.
• Ensures high-quality psychosocial assessments, interventions, and documentation.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and alignment with organizational standards.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support coordinated patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Systems thinking

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare law knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

Provides operational and clinical leadership for Social Work services. Accountable for team members' supervision, professional development, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered psychosocial care. Oversees integration of social work into the interdisciplinary care environment. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, supports care coordination, and advances departmental and organizational priorities through collaboration, program development, and performance improvement. Has 24-hours accountability for services within the position's span of control.

Essential Functions

• Clinical Leadership & Care Delivery
• Provides oversight and guidance for complex psychosocial care, including high-risk and legally sensitive situations
• Ensures consistent, high-quality assessments, interventions, and documentation
• Supports team members in care coordination, discharge planning, and addressing barriers to care
• Serves as a clinical expert and role model for best practice
• Supports patient care delivery as needed based on operational demands
• People Leadership & Workforce Development
• Supervises social work team members, students, and program participants
• Conducts hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective action
• Provides individual and group supervision in accordance with licensure requirements
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and competency validation
• Promotes professional growth and certification attainment
• Program Oversight & Operations
• Oversees Social Work practicum and BSW programs
• Oversees daily operations, staffing, and workflow
• Ensures appropriate staffing, workflow, and service coverage
• Participates in budget planning and resource stewardship
• Maintains compliance with organizational, legal, and accreditation standards
• Monitors documentation quality and regulatory adherence
• Quality Improvement & Outcomes
• Assists with establishes performance expectations and monitors outcomes
• Uses data to evaluate program effectiveness and drive improvements
• Ensures documentation meets organizational standards
• Ensures alignment with organizational quality and patient experience goals
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration & System Integration
• Partners with care teams to support coordinated, efficient patient care
• Participates in committees and organizational initiatives
• Supports system-level problem solving and process improvement
• Builds partnerships across the organization
• Strategic & Program Development
• Contributes to development and growth of Social Work services
• Identifies opportunities to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes
• Supports implementation of organizational priorities

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree From an accredited college or university in Social Work required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the social work field required
• Supervisory experience preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated skills in leadership, systems thinking, and comprehensive understanding of interpersonal, medical and legal issues frequently arising in a hospital setting.
• Requires knowledge of human behavior, social problems, counseling modalities and community resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families, physicians, other health care professionals, attorneys, and law enforcement officials

Licenses and Certifications

• Master Social Worker Current and valid Master Social Worker in the state of Nebraska upon hire required
• Mental Health Practitioner Current and valid Mental Health Practitioner in the state of Nebraska upon hire required