Hybrid Social Worker Supervisor bei Acacia Network

MISSION STATEMENT

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion?  For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond.  We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Social Worker Supervisor will provide comprehensive leadership and supervision to the LMSW’s in the Primary Care Department.  The Social Worker Supervisor is responsible for coordinating all services related to the social and mental health needs of the clients including: assessment of needs, diagnoses, psychotherapy services, referral services as warranted in addition to connecting clients with social service agencies/departments such as housing, health homes and behavioral health.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Maintain compliance with department protocols and overall program objectives.
• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to the clinical team. 
• Determine and develop approaches to documentation, management of assignments and processes.
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to all regulations and procedures.
• Train the clinical team on change processes fostering compliance.
• Solve a broad range of related problems of varying scope and complexity.
• Coordinate periodic review and revision of procedures.
• Support the department’s regulatory audits, through preparation and presentation of required documentation.
• Maintain document control system including archiving records according to the records retention policy.
• Submit paperwork within policy timeline that meets insurer guidelines for proper billing and provide supervision for all cases requiring social worker level involvement by managed care or other referrals agencies.
• Ensure timely trainings are carried-out monthly for staff professional development.
• Collaborate with all other departments to support the clinical department’s objectives. 
• Complete psychosocial assessment and psychosocial diagnosis using DSMV as needed.
• Provide leadership and ongoing administrative and clinical supervision of assigned social work staff. 
• Provide individual, family and group therapeutic sessions as needed.
• Provide crisis management on an as needed basis.
• Coordinate care with staff, other providers, and additional services within the organization as well as with referring services outside of the organization.
• Organize and facilitate consistent interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Participate in staff, case management, and organizational meetings as requested.
• Conduct seminars and training for other clinical staff on pertinent issues.
• Work closely with Senior Director of Behavioral Health in Primary Care on special projects.
• Perform additional relevant duties as requested by supervisor.
• Responsible for the evaluations of staff.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Master of Social Work from an accredited institution
• Current and unrestricted License registration in NYS as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker required. 
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a medical, substance use, mental health and/or community based setting strongly preferred.
• Obtain within thirty days of hire:
  1. Mandated reporter (2 hours)
• Knowledge of regulatory body policies, procedures and protocols.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office. 
• Experience using electronic records to include STARS and Awards/Foothold.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
• Bilingual (Spanish/ English) strongly preferred

WHY JOIN US?

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.