Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW)

Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW) Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Applying to Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW) Posted 1 Day Ago Less than 10 Applies Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Job Title: Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW) Compensation Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 per year Position Summary As the Assistant Director of Social Work (LCSW), you will provide leadership, strategic oversight, and operational support for the hospital's Social Work Department. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychosocial care, supporting complex discharge planning, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. You will serve as a key leader in staff development, program evaluation, quality improvement, and patient-centered care initiatives throughout the health system. Responsibilities Schedule / Shift Contract length (if applicable): Direct Hire Key Duties: Supervise, mentor, and support social work staff, interns, and team operations while ensuring adequate departmental coverage Provide guidance on complex discharge planning, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and high-risk patient cases Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient flow, transitions of care, and clinical outcomes Assist in developing policies, procedures, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance programs for the Social Work Department Participate in recruitment, training, performance management, program development, and hospital-wide committees and initiatives Requirements Education Required: Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution Preferred (if applicable): Advanced clinical or healthcare-related certification Licenses & Certifications Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State Current registration/licensure with the applicable professional regulatory body Additional certifications (if applicable): Advanced clinical or healthcare-related certification preferred Skills: Strong clinical judgment and experience managing complex cases within an acute care environment In-depth knowledge of discharge planning, care transitions, patient flow, and community resources Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and staff development skills Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare setting while maintaining professionalism and cultural sensitivity About Us RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being. RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience. Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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