Social Work Supervisor (LCSW)

Position Summary

As a member of our Social Services Department, the Social Work Supervisor (LMSW/LCSW) assists social workers in managing crisis, responding to difficult situations, and point of care complex situations. The person in this role will support staff within our various health centers under the Social Services umbrella.

Responsibilities

• Assist social worker teams and management with handling crisis, complex cases, medically and psychologically complex patients.
• Provide support/direction to SWs on issues related to abuse, neglect, DV, financial exploitation, or other complex matters.
• Provides consultation to providers on psychosocial issues related to patients (family, MH, custody) as it relates to health.
• Aid the Senior Director of SS in reviewing cases and documentation as per UHP and NASW standards.
• Provide clinical supervision to LMSWs within the social service department (if an LCSW).
• Monitor and ensure patient's mental health and social service needs are addressed and connected with appropriate level of service.
• Directly see patients and family in need of support, crisis intervention and assistance when dealing with urgent/crisis issues.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR NYS LMSW with 5 years of experience.
• 2+ years of previous experience in a mental health clinic, hospital, behavioral health, or similar setting required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is strongly preferred to serve our patient population.
• Ability to handle complex patient needs. Ability to multi-task, and address complex or urgent mental health and psycho-social issues
• Leadership abilities to support and motivate staff members.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with various stakeholders, professionals, and peers.

Minimum Compensation

Minimum: $90,000; Maximum: $100,000 plus benefits.

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule

Hybrid, Bronx, NY, Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.(4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

About Urban Health Plan

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

Job Requirements

Urban Health Plan is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.