Social Worker Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Social Worker Supervisor needed to support hospital system in Newark, DE. '...To provide direct Care Management Services, to a defined patient population, while providing supervisory services to the Case Management & Social Work staff.

The Care Management Supervisor will provide on-going support to the department. The department Managers, Directors and Vice President will assist in the direction and education of all phases of the Care Management process.

The Supervisor will be held accountable to work in a collegial manner with patients, physicians, staff, consultants and all ancillary departments.

Will have the responsibility for the direct oversight / supervision of department-based teams; coordinates special departmental projects to include patient and staff satisfaction, length of stay reduction, and service delivery improvement.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintains assignment; supports departmental activities for members of the Care Management team at any campus. Identifies and resolves team issues.
• Works with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team to formulate a discharge plan that provides the patient services in the appropriate post-acute care setting.
• Gathers and assesses information regarding the patient's physical needs, mental status, family support system, financial resources, and available community and governmental resources.
• Utilizes assessment skills to develop a comprehensive care management plan that addressed the patients’ identified needs.
• Provides PTO, disability time, and FMLA oversight to ensure that staffing is optimal to meet service needs
• Provides direct supervision to department staff to include orientation, mentoring, coaching and evaluation.
• Evaluates staff development opportunities and competencies and performs management and evaluation tasks for all Care Management staff.
• Coordinates and initiates training / orientation programs for staff; coordinates ongoing educational presentations in cooperation with other members of the department and the Staff Development and Education Committee.
• Maintains employee files in cooperation with the department Manager / Director.
• Communicates and interacts with internal / external customers of the department, including Information Services, Financial Services, Ancillary departments, Third Party Payers, community social service agencies, health care facilities, CMS / QIO, and liaisons with the Department of Nursing.
• Assist in the coordination and schedules meetings to support the needs of staff members and improve department service delivery.
• Assists in the preparation, review, and monitoring of departmental budgets in cooperation / coordination with the departmental Manager and Director.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities specific to departmental functions, system-wide initiatives and, regulatory guidelines.
• Prioritizes incoming requests / needs and forwards to the Manges, Directors or Vice President as needed...'

Company Description

Continuum Medical Staffing is a boutique national staffing firm with a big purpose. Our mission and passion is to cultivate talent in the healthcare field and connect exceptional talent with meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities.

We help our elite candidates achieve their career goals through personal attention and ongoing support by taking a consultative approach delivering innovative solutions that meet your individual needs.

Our clients trust us to develop long-term relationships and continually send them highly qualified talent who exceed their expectations.

Continuum Medical Staffing employs and places healthcare professionals such as Senior Leader Management, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Therapists (PT, OT, SLP), Interim Leadership, Heath Information Managers, Medical Coders and more.

Continuum has over 30 years of staffing experience and is recognized as an exceptional leader in the industry. Continuum provides travel / contract assignments, temp to hire

Company Description

Continuum Medical Staffing is a boutique national staffing firm with a big purpose. Our mission and passion is to cultivate talent in the healthcare field and connect exceptional talent with meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities.

We help our elite candidates achieve their career goals through personal attention and ongoing support by taking a consultative approach delivering innovative solutions that meet your individual needs.

Our clients trust us to develop long-term relationships and continually send them highly qualified talent who exceed their expectations.

r n r nContinuum Medical Staffing employs and places healthcare professionals such as Senior Leader Management, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Therapists (PT, OT, SLP), Interim Leadership, Heath Information Managers, Medical Coders and more.

Continuum has over 30 years of staffing experience and is recognized as an exceptional leader in the industry. Continuum provides travel / contract assignments, temp to hire