Director of Social Worker
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Job Description
* Provides opportunities for professional growth and development to staff.
* Prepares, review and evaluates the policies and procedures of the department.
* Administers personnel policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
* Applies decision making skills and problem solving techniques in implementing departmental/organizational performance improvements.
* Prepares and analyzes the productivity reports of the Department and submits to administration.
* Manage and resolves conflict.
* Coordinates the provision of social work services and discharge planning for patients, their families and others to enable them to deal with the impact of illness and to achieve maximum benefits from healthcare services
* Participates with Wyckoff Height Medical Center's Administration, Physicians, Nursing Personnel and other members of the Management team in the planning for effective delivery of Social Work Services within the Medical Center.
* Participates and/or delegates participation in Medical Center's committees and community organizations.
* Demonstrates skills in fiscal management and program management.
* Maintain professional standard of social work which reflect recommended changes in policies and program that impact patient's care.
* Recruits, orients, promotes, evaluates, counsels and terminates staff according to established policies and standards.
* Evaluates and/or develops system and operations of the Department to improve the quality of services and staff effectiveness.
* Participates in evaluation of services and analysis of pertinent data to identify patient population needs.
* Maintain professional affiliations and attends conferences, seminars and continuing education programs to keep current with trends and issues in social work and discharge planning.
* Provides formal and informal teaching to health professionals and community.
Position Requirements
This position requires a minimum formal education of Master's Degree and a minimum of 7 years job-related experience. Desired (not required) criteria include: Strong management skills LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Work) NYS Dept Education 10 Years experience of clinical social worker in a hospital setting, of which at least 5 years in administrative and supervisory capacity.