Director Of Social Work

Director of Social Work
Department of Psychiatry – Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Director of Social Work with exceptional leadership skills to oversee social work programs and services within our Department of Psychiatry. This critical role involves managing and supporting a team of social workers to ensure the effective delivery of services while upholding legal, ethical, and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Mobile Crisis Team, Inpatient Social Workers, and Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) staff.
• Ensure the effectiveness, accessibility, and alignment of social work services with hospital goals.
• Manage social work program budgets and resource allocation.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and programs to enhance service delivery.
• Assess and improve program effectiveness through continuous evaluation.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external organizations to promote integrated patient care.
• Represent the Social Work Department in meetings with senior leadership, community organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead and mentor social work staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing social work practices.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary actions for social work personnel.
• Work closely with psychiatric leadership to drive quality assurance and clinical service improvements across programs.

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