Vcu Health System

Social Work Manager - Care Coordination

Vcu Health System$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia
  • Minimum seven years in a medical setting
  • Two years in a lead or supervisory role
  • Experience with community resource utilization
  • Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited program

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Social Work staff within Care Coordination
  • Set standards for practice excellence via supervision
  • Provide quality customer service to patients and families
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers and community resources
  • Conduct independent problem solving and decision making
  • Supervise over 30 Social Workers
  • Ensure consultation availability 24/7

Benefits

  • Supportive leadership environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Diverse patient population experience
  • Collaboration with academic medical center
  • Access to community resources for patients
Full Job Description
The Social Work Manager provides leadership and management to the Social Work staff within the Care Coordination Department. This job sets standards for practice excellence through individual and group supervision and by self-example. The Social Work Manager provides quality customer service to patients of all ages, their families, visitors, medical staff, clinicians and co-workers, ensuring that everyone will be treated courteously, quickly and with respect. This position also collaborates with other healthcare providers and community resources to provide cost-effective health care services across-the-continuum.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current LCSW Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of seven (7) years of work experience in a medical setting to include two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role Previous work experience identifying and utilizing community resources Experience PREFERRED Previous work experience in an academic medical center Education/training REQUIRED: Masters Degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Must be able to conduct duties and problem solve independently. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Supervise over 30 Social Workers. Represents the Department within the organization, university and community. Additional position requirements: Must be available (or able to delegate) to staff for consultation 24/7. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Walking (distance) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

About Vcu Health System

VCU Health System is a comprehensive academic medical center located in Richmond, Virginia. It is the only academic medical center in the region and serves as the primary teaching facility for the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. The health system includes a Level I trauma center, a children's hospital, a cancer center, and numerous other specialty centers and clinics. The health system was founded in 1838 and has grown to become one of the largest employers in the Richmond area.
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