What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Manager, Medical Social Worker position at Valley Health?
Department
SOCIAL SERVICES - 207170
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Pay Grade
310
Job Description
The Clinical Manager, Medical Social Worker provides leadership in managing the day-to-day operations of the Social Services Department team of registered nurses, and manages the staffing and training needs to meet the expected requirements. Serves a resource for social work. Completes annual performance appraisals for staff. Coordinates the care and service of selected patient populations through the acute care episode, across the continuum. Provides psychosocial support. Plans and coordinates transition to appropriate level of care.
Education
Masters Preferred
Bachelors Social Work or equivalent education/experience required
Experience
3 Years Social work experience in acute healthcare setting required
Recent Management Or Supervisory Experience Preferred
Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
Knowledge of funding, resources, services, clinical standards, and outcomes is required. Ability to provide leadership and direction to the Social Work Department Staff. Skills needed include excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers, clinical assessment, group process, critical thinking skills, creative problem solving, proficient in organization, and planning. Knowledgeable in stages of human growth and development for neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Must be self-directed, and have the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and a demanding work load. Ability to interact with other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Grade
310
Physical Demands
3 B Clinical Manager
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
SOCIAL SERVICES - 207170
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Pay Grade
310
Job Description
The Clinical Manager, Medical Social Worker provides leadership in managing the day-to-day operations of the Social Services Department team of registered nurses, and manages the staffing and training needs to meet the expected requirements. Serves a resource for social work. Completes annual performance appraisals for staff. Coordinates the care and service of selected patient populations through the acute care episode, across the continuum. Provides psychosocial support. Plans and coordinates transition to appropriate level of care.
Education
Masters Preferred
Bachelors Social Work or equivalent education/experience required
Experience
3 Years Social work experience in acute healthcare setting required
Recent Management Or Supervisory Experience Preferred
Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
- New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Knowledge of funding, resources, services, clinical standards, and outcomes is required. Ability to provide leadership and direction to the Social Work Department Staff. Skills needed include excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers, clinical assessment, group process, critical thinking skills, creative problem solving, proficient in organization, and planning. Knowledgeable in stages of human growth and development for neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Must be self-directed, and have the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and a demanding work load. Ability to interact with other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Grade
310
Physical Demands
3 B Clinical Manager
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
