Social Work Manager

Opportunities for Career Growth – Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways. ~ Collaborative and Inclusive Environment – Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork. ~ Comprehensive Benefits Package – Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being. ~$5,000 sign-on bonus Summary Lead with purpose and passion as the Social Work Supervisor, where you’ll shape and elevate social services across an assigned area of the Medical Center. In this dynamic role you’ll combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership to design, implement, and coordinate programs that improve patient care, support staff development, and strengthen community partnerships. Provide inspiring clinical and administrative supervision and consultation to social services staff, managing recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, performance evaluation, discipline, and professional growth. Drive program development by shaping and implementing goals, policies, and procedures—and translate those standards into clear guidance for your team. Support fiscal stewardship by assisting with budget preparation and pursuing grant opportunities to expand program capacity and impact. Build and nurture collaborative relationships with Medical Center leadership and community social and health organizations to ensure seamless, patient-centered care. Step in to deliver direct social work services when needed, offering hands-on expertise in complex or specialized situations. Monitor and assess service delivery, ensuring quality and compliance by reviewing staff documentation and outcomes against required standards. Maintain accurate records and analyze statistical data to inform planning, evaluation, and resource allocation. Contribute your expertise to Medical Center committees—such as Medical Records, Utilization Review, and Infant Care Review—advancing interdisciplinary solutions and system improvements. Master’s Degree in Social Work (or closely related field) with with 5 years of experience at the LCSW-C —bringing the clinical knowledge and leadership presence to guide a high-performing team. Strong analytical skills to resolve complex problems and enhance clinical, financial, data, marketing, or HR systems and programs. Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities to effectively manage staff and collaborate with peer leaders across the organization. Commitment to professional development: complete the Training Checklist for Managers and Supervisors (per the Management Development Curriculum) within twelve months of hire or promotion. Join us to lead with heart and strategy—transform social services delivery, empower clinicians, and make a measurable difference in patient and community well-being. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.