Social Work Supervisor

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Social Work Supervisor TMC Truman Medical Centers Job Location University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Social Work Services Position Type Full time Work Schedule 8:00AM - 4:30PM Hours Per Week 40 If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you.
Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City.
We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.
A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service.
During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing.
UH is comprised of three campuses: UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology.
Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital.
University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners.
As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care.
The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings.
UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.
UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families.
UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.
It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.
UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services.
The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services.
We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics.
We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.
Job Description Serves as a clinical supervisor at University Health (UH TMC or LWMC) for masters-level, bachelors-level social workers and social work graduate students assigned to Social Work Services.
Oversees the delivery of high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department social work services to patients and families across medical/surgical and maternal child health settings as assigned.
Provides direct social work services to patients experiencing acute, chronic and terminal illnesses.
Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary hospital team for patient care.
Works independently, requesting consultation on an as-needed basis.
Reports to the System Director Social Work and Care Coordination.
Master’s degree in social work from a graduate program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and minimum of two years of post-graduate social work experience in a healthcare setting.
Two years of previous supervisory and/or management experience preferable.
Graduate field instruction experience in social work desirable.
Missouri-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or eligible for licensure upon hiring.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to perform public speaking.
Strong skills in data management and report generation.