Clinical Social Worker Lead

Job Summary

The Clinical Social Worker Lead provides both clinical expertise and programmatic leadership to support high-quality patient care and effective team functioning in the Behavioral Health Unit. This role oversees and guides comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, ensures consistent, evidence-based treatment planning, and supports complex care coordination and discharge processes for patients with acute behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the day-to-day functions for assigned area.
• Affords technical assistance and oversees staff schedules.
• Maintains quality of work and monitors team projects.
• Mentors staff and provides constructive feedback.
• Oversees staff training and ensures quality improvement.
• Provides leadership feedback on staff performance.
• Aids in monitoring and evaluating services provided for department quality improvement plan.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
• 2 years of clinical experience with designated population and hospital, emergency room, chemical dependency, or community agency experience.
• Previous leadership experience.
• LCSW (OR) license.
• Ability to complete PROACT training provided by hospital.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and conditions as these impact discharge needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to document on electronic record.
• Knowledge of community resources and Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Required: Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
• 2 years Required: clinical experience with designated population and hospital, emergency room, chemical dependency, or community agency experience.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Master's Degree Required: Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
• 2 years Required: clinical experience with designated population and hospital, emergency room, chemical dependency, or community agency experience.
• Previous leadership experience.

Skills

• Ability to complete PROACT (crisis management) training provided by hospital.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and conditions as these impact discharge needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to document on electronic record.
• Knowledge of community resources and Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance requirements.

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including full medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions, paid time off, employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, wellness benefits, expanded EAP and mental health program, and more. For a full description or questions about the role, contact Purneet Randeo.