Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Strong knowledge of social work theory and practice.
Expertise in a specific program or service area is essential.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a healthcare setting required.
LCSW certification from the DOH / Office of Professions.
Responsibilities
Oversee program implementation, including funding development and regulatory compliance.
Monitor and evaluate program performance and productivity.
Provide social work services based on assessments and conduct treatment sessions for patients and families.
Direct patients to community resources and manage complex discharge planning.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to address social, emotional, or environmental issues affecting patient care.
Document all necessary patient, staff, and program information.
Stay updated on social service programs and enhance professional skills through education and meetings.
Develop and implement educational programs for health professionals and students.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities.
Access to continuing education and training.
Collaborative work environment with healthcare professionals.
Engagement in community service initiatives.
Participation in educational programs and lectures.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Supervisor Social Work - Social Work - Mount Sinai Morningside - Full Time - Days
Under general supervision, oversees specific service/program area, which may include professional development and orientation of group of Social Workers. Responsible for program implementation. May evaluate and counsel assigned employees on work performance and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures. Interviews prospective candidates and recommends hiring. Performs professional social work functions majority of work time. Collaborates with similar level representatives or other health care professions in meeting patient care needs of an assigned area of hospital services.
Responsibilities
Responsible for a specific program area, which includes program implementation, which also typically includes program and funding development, evaluation, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities may include overseeing professional development and orientation of assigned Social Workers through individual and group teaching conferences, case discussions, and by sharing professional knowledge and/or experience relevant to particular patient or situation. May perform social work precepting for medical students, social work interns, and allied health profession students.
Monitors and evaluates performance and productivity of the program.
Provides social work services in accordance with social work assessments and diagnoses, and conducts individual and/or group treatment sessions for patients and families with personal and environmental difficulties which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical or psychiatric care.
Directs patients to appropriate community agencies and resources and conducts complex discharge planning.
Participates as team member in conferences with other health care professionals and communicates to patient care staffs any social, emotional or environmental problems which may affect patients' response to treatment.
Provides all necessary patient, staff and program documentation.
Keeps current regarding government and community social service programs and regulations and maintains and enhances professional skills through participation in appropriate education or development activities and Department meetings.
Develops and implements educational programs for health professionals and students within and outside the Hospital through such activities as formal precepting, participating on committees, consultations, and developing and presenting lectures for formal courses within the School of Medicine as well as precepting individual medical students.
Is able to identify areas for improved service delivery and to implement practices in accordance.
Identifies areas for study within patient groups and fosters analytic review by assigned professional staff.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Must possess knowledge of social work theory and practice.
Expertise in specific program/service area generally required.
Work requires level of knowledge of social work process and community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness, and disability, generally acquired through a minimum of 5 years related experience in a health care or related setting.
LCSW Issuing Agency: DOH / Office of Professions.
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $96,461.00 - $144,692.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit, BKO - Social Work - STL, Mount Sinai St. Luke's
About Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital is a hospital network based in New York City. It was founded in 1852 and is one of the oldest and largest teaching hospitals in the United States. The hospital has been ranked among the top hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and is known for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. Mount Sinai Hospital is affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has a staff of over 7,000 physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
