Social Work Manager plans and implements programs to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and patients' families in a health care setting. Develops plans for patient care after release from treatment. Being a Social Work Manager provides social services to patients/clients and their families. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, patients and their families to assess patient social needs and monitor progress of medical treatment. Additionally, Social Work Manager coordinates planning for post-discharge care. Supervises professional staff. Prepares departmental budgets and reports. Requires a master's degree of Social Work. Typically reports to a director. The Social Work Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Social Work Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Social Work Clinical Manager is an essential member of the Capital Caring Health Leadership Team, by providing a wide variety of services to support social workers in their everyday practice. The Social Work Clinical Manager works collaboratively with the Clinical Managers and Regional Executive Director to coordinate all aspects of the patient's care through supervision in accordance with current professional standards and practice.
Location: Loudoun County, VA
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with rotation for administrative on call
COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start
The Social Work Clinical Manager’s expertise lies in identifying and addressing the emotional and
bio-psychosocial/spiritual needs in advanced illness care through end of life.
Experience RequirementsMust have 2 – 3 years management experience and 2 years experience in Social Work. Experience with Advanced Illness and End of Life Care is preferred but not required.
Education Requirements
Must have a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Social Work accredited college or University.
Required Certificates and/or Licenses
Must have the highest-level licensure from the governing body for practice from the applicable state, District of Columbia (LICSW), State of Maryland (LCSW-C), and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia (LCSW)
Driver's License
Must have a driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.