Dir Social Svcs

St Mary's Healthcare Amsterdam

$65K — $328K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work or a related field required.
  • 5 years of relevant experience mandatory; 10 years preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required; 5 years preferred.
  • Possession of Social Worker credential from the New York Board of Social Work is preferred.
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop departmental goals and standards aligned with clinical and ethical objectives.
  • Organize and oversee all staffing-related activities including hiring and ongoing education.
  • Manage and prepare departmental budgets, ensuring compliance with funding.
  • Direct and evaluate service delivery, care plan development, and complaint management.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits for departmental compliance.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
  • Employee assistance programs for mental health and wellness.
Full Job Description


Job Requisition: DIRSO001774

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Week: 40

Hiring range: $65,000 - $328,244.80

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:
  • Develops departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
  • Plans, organizes and directs all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
  • Prepares departmental budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and directs internal/external audits.
  • Directs and evaluates all services provided, including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.

Complexity of Work:
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • Required Credential(s):
    • Social Worker credentialed from the New York Board of Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date preferred.

Education:
  • Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.

Work Experience:
  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

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