Social Work Manager

About the Role

As a member of the Care Coordination administrative team, the Social Work Manager is responsible for the management of daily operations and supervision of the Social Work staff. This role integrates Social Work services into the Departmental service and the organization’s overall system for intervention regarding psychosocial, financial, and behavioral health aspects of care, progression of care, reimbursement of care, discharge planning, and transitions in care. The manager oversees the operations of the Hospital’s ambulance transportation contract and serves as a key leader in behavioral health and ethical issues. The Social Work Manager works directly and collaboratively with the Manager of Care Coordination Nursing to ensure an excellent level of service and to achieve Departmental goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and supervise Social Work staff.
• Integrate Social Work services into the Departmental and organizational systems for psychosocial, financial, and behavioral health interventions.
• Oversee progression of care, reimbursement, discharge planning, and transitions in care.
• Manage the Hospital’s ambulance transportation contract.
• Lead initiatives related to behavioral health and ethical issues.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Care Coordination Nursing to achieve Departmental goals.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Licensure by the State of NJ as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
• NPI and Medical Non-Billing Provider Number required; application must be submitted to the State within the first 30 days of employment.
• Clinical Supervision Certificate from the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners to provide clinical supervision for LSW (or obtain within one year of hire).
• Certified EARC Trainer (Department of Health and Senior Services) or obtain within six months of hire.
• At least five (5) years of social work and discharge planning experience in a clinical setting; acute care hospital preferred.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable in psychosocial assessment, case management, discharge planning/transitions in care, and associated regulations/compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities for addressing and resolving complex patient situations.

Pay

Salary Range: $105,615.00 - $169,023.00 USD. Competitive base rates are determined by job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. Some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range listed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Savings accounts and voluntary benefits.
• Wellness programs and discounts.
• Paid life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Adoption assistance.
• Back-up daycare.
• Free onsite parking.
• Recognition rewards.
• Fully paid tuition program or generous tuition assistance program for career advancement.