Social Work Manager

We’re searching for a Social Work Manager, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll ensure compliance and accountability for the clinical, operational, and human resources activities of the Social Work Department. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Encourages clinical quality and optimizes support of the psychosocial needs of the patient family within a family-centered care environment Ensures the staffing needs of the department are adequately met, and supports staff in the development of their schedules and monitors staffing needs within all service lines Demonstrates effective communication skills inter-and intra-departmentally and works to eliminate communication barriers by serving as a liaison between physicians, families, nursing staff and ancillary departments Develops and maintains relationships with outside community partners to ensure adequate resources for our patients and their families Develops and mentors direct reports to continue to improve their skillset and their leadership abilities Participates in the screening, interviewing and decision-making process for hiring new employees Ensures that JC requirements specific to the department are fulfilled but also understands the linkage between department’s requirements and those of the integrated delivery system As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements Master’s degree in social work required LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker or LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker or LMSW-AP – Licensed Master Social Worker – Advanced Practice by Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) required 3 years of operational experience in a hospital setting required Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr