Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from UC Health.
Job overview
The Mental Health Services Social Work Supervisor at UC Health leads and supervises MSW social workers, ensuring quality patient care and staff development within the mental health social services department.
Responsibilities and impact
The supervisor manages social work staff, oversees patient care services including assessments and crisis intervention, assists with scheduling and staffing, enforces performance standards, develops policies, promotes interdepartmental communication, and participates in quality improvement and committee work.
Experience and skills
Requires a Master of Social Work degree, Ohio social work licensure (LSW, LISW, or LISW-S), 5 years of clinical experience, and preferably supervisory experience; NCI-APS certification needed within 90 days if working in psychiatric services.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, participate in continuous quality improvement, and engage in educational program development for multidisciplinary staff.
Work environment and culture
UC Health promotes a supportive environment aligned with RITE values, emphasizing professional ethics, staff motivation, and patient-centered care.
Company information
UC Health is an integrated academic health system in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, affiliated with the University of Cincinnati, known for clinical expertise, research, and teaching with nationally recognized facilities.
Team overview
The supervisor works under a manager and leads a team of MSW social workers within the mental health social services department.
Job location and travel
Located in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with multiple hospital and health service locations; specific site not detailed.
Unique job features
The position involves leadership in an academic health system with opportunities to influence departmental policies, participate in multidisciplinary education, and engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Company overview
Health Alliance is a health insurance provider offering a range of plans including individual, family, Medicare, and employer group coverage. They generate revenue through premiums paid by policyholders and reimbursements from healthcare providers. Founded in 1980, Health Alliance has a history of focusing on community-based healthcare solutions and partnerships with local hospitals and clinics to provide comprehensive care. Their commitment to innovation and customer service has made them a trusted name in the health insurance industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your supervisory leadership experience with MSW social workers, emphasizing skills in staff management, scheduling, and performance accountability as outlined in the job description.
Showcase your expertise in psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, and your ability to coordinate patient care services effectively, reflecting the core responsibilities of the role.
Apply through multiple channels including Health Alliance's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect on LinkedIn with current supervisors or social work staff within Health Alliance’s Mental Health Social Services department; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent departmental initiatives or asking about their experiences with implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'supervisory leadership,' 'psychosocial assessment,' 'crisis intervention,' 'continuous quality improvement,' and 'staff development' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.
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