Social Work Manager

Job Description WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week
• Day Shift
• This position requires on-call coverage one week per month

The Social Work Manager provides leadership and supervision of clinical staff on inpatient units, program and policy development and monitoring, and quality improvement activities. The Social Work Manager also assists in recruitment and hiring processes and is responsible for orientation of assigned supervises and ongoing performance evaluation. This position serves as a key representative for the Social Work and Care Coordination department in interdisciplinary and community collaborations.

• Manage personnel responsibilities including recruitment, hiring, orienting new staff. Conduct timely performance reviews and progressive counseling as appropriate to meet the medical center expectations and Patient’s First goals. Assist with staffing and scheduling.
• Facilitate program planning, monitoring and reporting, including overseeing work groups and projects.
• Demonstrate timely response to staff concerns and proactively address barriers to effective provision of Social Work & Care Coordination services (both micro and macro, larger system and unique to specific services/settings).
• Champion fair resolution of staff/team conflicts, particularly in politically or culturally driven matters or situations arising out of personality/work approach differences.
• Coach and monitor staff in managing high-stress work and system changes by promoting self-care strategies, professional development, and a positive culture.
• Foster a positive work environment by modeling and encouraging collaboration, acknowledgement of excellent work within and outside the department. Demonstrate commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within the department and organization.
• Represent the Social Work & Care Coordination department to other departments and external organizations. Advocate for appropriate staff roles. Address impacts of system decisions on Social Work & Care Coordination staff.

Strong candidates will have their case management certification (ACM or CCM certification).

• A Master’s of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current active license or within 90 days of hire one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington must be obtained:
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • Must meet WA State Department of Health criteria to be an 'approved supervisor' for clinical supervision of provisionally licensed social workers.
• Five years full-time professional Social Work experience in a health care delivery system OR equivalent education/experience. Two years of this experience must have been in a health care setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and handle a fluctuating workload.
• Ability to act independently, utilize critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics
• Hospital Inpatient Case Management experience

Pay Range Minimum: $ annual

Pay Range Maximum: $ annual

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable

Benefits:
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The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 ().

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at  or dso. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (). University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.