Social Work Supervisor

Overview Social Worker IV (Social Work Supervisor) at the Health & Human Services Commission, Motor Pool, Austin State Hospital. This is a part-time LCSW-S Clinical Supervisor role with a focus on providing therapy to inpatient clients with complex needs and providing board-approved clinical supervision for LMSW staff. The position is not eligible for telework and may require flexible hours including potential overtime or extended shifts. Responsibilities Provide advanced clinical services to persons served and supervise Social Workers; participate on the Social Work Management Team. Oversee the social work program; ensure social work policies and procedures are updated at least annually; participate in budget planning and program development. Review social assessments, recovery and discharge plans to address psychosocial, economic, and physical needs; coordinate with the treatment team. Provide clinical and administrative supervision, including hiring, workload scheduling, performance evaluation, staff development, and disciplinary actions as needed. Monitor quality of social work services through audits, chart reviews, case consultations, and training as required. Oversee coordination of client discharges with the client, family, interdisciplinary team, and community resources; approve discharge plans not created by a licensed social worker. Ensure compliance with facility quality improvement programs and standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) as part of daily operations. Perform other duties as assigned, including disaster response or COOP activation with possible alternate shifts or locations. Qualifications Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor (LCSW-S) is required; must maintain licensure in accordance with the Texas Board of Social Work Examiners. Experience: Two (2) years’ experience, including one year directly with persons with mental, social, or substance use disorders; one year of experience providing clinical supervision to LMSWs is preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of mental illness, rehabilitation methods, casework principles, community resources, and social work practices; strong interviewing and supervisory abilities; ability to oversee a social work program and evaluate reports and assessments. Initial screening criteria: LCSW-S required; additional criteria as applicable to the position. Preferred/Additional Information Part-time position with focus on therapy at Austin State Hospital for inpatient clients with complex needs; some duties may be administrative social work supervision. Background checks: fingerprint, pre-employment drug screen, CANRS, LEIE, etc.; Selective Service as required. Immunization policy compliance; vaccine-preventable disease considerations; possible mask requirements if not immunized against influenza. ADA accommodations available during the hiring process; E-Verify and I-9 requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY