Clinical Social Work Lead Educator

University of Maryland Medical SystemBaltimore, MD, US

30+ days ago

Job description

Job Description

I. General Summary

Coordinates and directs the functioning of a clinical treatment team providing inpatient and outpatient care. Provides clinical supervision and consultation to staff and provide advanced social work services and case management to the most difficult patients.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Responsible for the first line administrative supervision of a clinical treatment team of approximately 4-10 social work staff and students.
Assists departmental management in evaluation of problem areas in clinical functioning. Makes recommendations regarding program and staff assignments to the Director.
Approves staff requests for leave and arranges for adequate clinical coverage when team members are absent. Arranges for on-call coverage among team members. Orients new workers for on-call coverage.

Qualifications

III. Education and Experience

Masters degree in Social Work is required. Maryland state Social Work licensure and credentials as a Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), or evidence of application for licensure examination at the time of employment, is required.

Five years post-masters clinical experience in a healthcare setting is required. Three years of experience in a lead / supervisory capacity is preferred.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient knowledge of social work practices and case management is necessary.

Proficient leadership qualities are required, including ability to manage the work of Master’s level clinicians from the core disciplines and ability to provide emergency consultation to staff.

Proficient organization and problem-solving skills are required in order to develop / implement efficient work processes, and to successfully resolve difficult, conflict-oriented situations for the common good.

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to work effectively within the clinic setting.

VI. Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.

Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.

Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.