Supervisor- Social Work - Batson Children's Hospital

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Job Requisition ID:
R00039962

Job Category:
Allied Health

Organization:
Children's Coordinated Care

Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:
Supervisor- Social Work - Batson Children's Hospital

Job Summary:
To plan, organize, and supervise social work staff in an assigned area in the provision of social work services to enhance, protect, or restore individuals capacity for social functioning, whether impaired by physical, environmental, or emotional factors. To ensure continuity and effectiveness of services in conformance with hospital and departmental polices and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

Education & Experience

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and four (4) years of related experience.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Mississippi LMSW license within the applicable time frame

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; psychosocial methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and effective disorders. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions and for counseling and guidance. Knowledge of available community resources. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to gather, record, and analyze data. Ability to assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems. Ability to understand, interpret, and apply regulations and departmental policies and procedures. Ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff; supervises employees to include scheduling, work allocation, training, evaluation, and problem resolution.
• Develops controls to accomplish work within the framework of established laws, policies, procedures, and priorities; provides consultation and direction in case study, assessment, and planning for treatment and other services.
• Assesses subordinates development, learning patterns, and performance; assists subordinates in developing and improving social work skills.
• Evaluates clients for program eligibility; supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy, and counseling as appropriate.
• Liaises with other departments, agencies, and organizations; collaborates in the development of community resources and services.
• Supervises and participates in performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and analysis; development and participation in continuing education programs; development and implementation of policies and procedures; and serving on committees. Prepares and maintains applicable reports and records.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:
Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
Yes

Pay Class:
Salary

FTE %:
100

Work Shift:
Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:
No

Job Posting Date:
12/20/2024

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):