Job Summary
Responsible for managing all aspects of the provision of patient social services including, managing the members of the social work team. Establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for social services to meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the organizations mission and philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Directs all daily patient social service operations including providing direct oversight of the establishment and implementation of social service policies
• Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and ACHC social service regulatory requirements
• Completes and submits prior to commencement of supervision the "Responsibly Statement for Supervisors of a Professional Clinical Counselor Intern (Form No. 1800 37A-643,new 3/100)
• Directs the implementation of improved work methods and procedures to ensure social services are delivered in accordance with policy.
• Ensures seamless home care service delivery by providing direct oversight of coordination of care with other clinical service providers
• Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation of an annual budget for the social service department and monitors allocation of resources according to budgetary limitations.
• Recruits, selects, orients, and directly manages members of the social service team
• Supervises the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of social service clinical care by members of social work team
• Assures proper documentation of social services in clinical records in compliance with state, federal, and ACHC standards.
• Provides leadership in strategic planning including identifying opportunities for additional or improved services to address unmet needs
• Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of the field of social work and shares information with appropriate organization personnel
• Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of this Organization contractual relationships and ensures that social services are delivered according to contract provisions.
• Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and assists in referral sources in accessing community resources should service not be provided by this organization
• Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet the development needs of social service personnel
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) Or Doctoral Degree in Social work from an accredited program.
• Valid California state licensure or certification as a social worker.
• At least one year of social work experience in healthcare setting
• Home Health care experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards of practice. This role requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients through effective social work practices.

Pay: $150.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road