Supervisor, Social Worker

Social Worker Supervisor For Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry

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Job Location:

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department: 500136 Psychiatry SMH Social Work

Work Shift:

UR
- Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URCB 213

Compensation Range: $69,326.00 - $93,600.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

The Social Worker Supervisor for Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry is responsible for the coordination of continuity of care and discharge planning on that unit. This position also provides general oversight and supervises social work staff and the delivery of services on Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry. As appropriate and in conjunction with the SW Manager for Inpatient Psychiatry, they may provide consultation support on other pediatric disposition cases in the system.

The Social Worker, Supervisor, in collaboration with the SW Manager for Inpatient Psychiatry develops and maintains administrative liaison with community agencies and referral sources, both internal and external to the Department to facilitate continuity of care, and timely discharge of patients from the inpatient service. The social worker who occupies this position provides social work services to pediatric patients and their families while boarding for admission on Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry.

As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the social worker participates in the development and implementation of the patient's treatment and discharge plan. The social worker is responsible for providing psychosocial and family assessments, and for the overall coordination of the discharge planning process. The social worker provides individual, family, or group treatment that will contribute to the implementation of a comprehensive discharge plan.

The social worker also provides social work treatment in response to patient/family psychosocial problems which may impede care and/or discharge. The social worker develops interagency relationships and mobilizes community resources on behalf of the patients and/or their families.

• Supervises the delivery of social work services on the Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. In collaboration with the SW Manager, the Social Work Division, Department, and Hospital policies and procedures are implemented regarding patient care, discharge planning, and professional practice. Participates in recruitment, training, and evaluation of Inpatient social work staff in collaboration with appropriate interdisciplinary members of the program. Conducts weekly meetings of the inpatient social work staff, which may consist of either informal/formal individual supervision or within treatment team settings.
• Collaborates regularly with the Pediatric Inpatient Leadership Team in the identification and resolution of problems within the delivery of care system with special emphasis on discharge planning for patients on Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry.
• For CPEP Pediatric Boarders that need Social Work services while awaiting placement on Inpatient. Identifies and coordinates safe and timely and comprehensive discharge plan with treatment team, patients/families to include any safety planning and continuity of care. Identifies contacts and coordinates with outpatient providers/agencies to facilitate continuity of care and discharge planning for the patient. Provides education to patients and families…