Supervisor of Psychiatric Social Work Services

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Social Workers and Social Work Supervisors are valuable members of our team, who provide empathic care to our patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect. Social Workers apply the principles and practices of their profession to provide integrated social casework, including direct counseling, therapy, advocacy, and other services to individuals, families and groups in a variety of settings. Social Workers plan, implement, coordinate and document treatment for individuals diagnosed with: mental illness and serious emotional disturbance; mental retardation and developmental disabilities; work-related illnesses or injuries; chemical addiction; or perpetrators or victims of neglect, abuse, or crime who need therapeutic intervention, habilitation, training, supervision and re-socialization, or confinement. Social Worker Supervisors oversee social work staff, offer supervision and assist with high risk cases.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care, psychiatric patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple staff and all tasks and responsibilities associated with supervisory/ management role.

Duties of a Social Work Supervisor may include the following but are not limited to:

• Direct and indirect supervision of Psychiatric Social Work Staff including CPEP/ Mobile Crisis/ Inpatient and Float Staff and Addiction Specialists.
• Comfortable having difficult conversations with staff, providing constructive feedback, and addressing performance issues to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversight of clinical intervention including Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder
• Chart review and oversight of documentation compliance
• Team discussion/rounds
• Discharge planning oversight
• Patient/Family Assessments
• Outside agency liaison
• Insurance and hospital contacts regarding admissions
• Collaboration with integrated services
• Coordination with Care Management and Care Management Leadership
• Process improvement and quality improvement
• Project Management for psych/ psych social work initiatives
• Demonstrates understanding of SBIRT and substance abuse issues
• Demonstrates ability to be trained in child psychiatry for purposes of coverage as needed.
• Attendance and leadership of Behavioral Health meetings
• Attendance and active involvement in policy and form creation
• Knowledge of OMH, OPWDD, DSS, CPS and community providers

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Master's in Social Work (LMSW).

• At least five years' post Master's Social Work experience in Hospital Psychiatric Health Care.

• At least 3 years of supervisory experience including but not limited to Social Workers, Counselors, Social Work Interns, clinical support team or paraprofessionals.

• Demonstrates understanding of discharge planning and Long Length of stay barriers and systems.

• Demonstrates the ability to create and implement policy.

• Demonstrates ability for project management and action planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LCSW

• Previous professional supervisory experience.

• Experience in pediatric and adolescent psychiatric care.

• Experience in psychiatric Emergency Room.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $105,000 - $135,000 Base

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

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