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Supervisor, Social Services - Emergency Department (Full Time, Day)

Northbay Healthcare

Fairfield, CA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Acute Care, Best Practices, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Cerner, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Change Management, Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Customer Relations, Documentation, Emergency Care, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Health Department, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Home Care, Hospice Care, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Medicare, Mentoring, Metrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neuroscience, Nonprofit, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Patient Care, Patient Safety, People Management, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Primary Care, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Metrics, Quality of Care, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Utilization, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Social Work, Staff Training, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Urgent Care, Work From Home
LOCATION
Fairfield, CA
POSTED
18 days ago
At NorthBay Health, the Supervisor, Social Services leads the Social Services department. The Supervisor oversees the impact on patient quality of care and system reimbursement through direct oversight of the Hospital and Emergency Department Social Workers, Resource Specialists and Appointment Specialists. The Supervisor is responsible for staffing, department operations and processes.Primary Job Duties Functions as a role model.Manages staff scheduling, assignments and daily staff work outcomes.Hold staff accountable for quality work while empowering them to perform at their highest level of work function.Identify opportunities to improve or streamline workflow processes. Involve and empower staff in operational changes and development of standard work.Identify, develop and implement relevant, valuable staff education and training as needed.Provide regular/frequent staff performance feedback through random staff audits and mentoring to optimize staff productivity. Prepare and present regular and frequent data reports reflecting department work productivity outcomes and metrics (i.e. readmissions, LOS, avoidable days, documentation compliance, anticipated discharge dates and disposition and white board communication). Coordinate monthly and quarterly staff meetings to provide department metrics, meaningful information, education and feedback to the teamConduct and delivers annual performance evaluationsKeeps staff aligned and helps with progress towards goals. Monitor and lead ongoing department survey readiness (Joint Commission/ SWS / other). Provides oversight of social work practice to assure service is in alignment with professional practice standards.Assures appropriate utilization of all available resources to provide quality, cost-effective care.Demonstrates effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills.Manages change in a creative and positive manner.Ensures consistent, positive customer relations throughout each department.Establishes and maintains policies, standards and programs to help assure that the provision of care and services is provided with safety and quality in mind.Ensures adherence to regulatory quality assurance standards by reviewing staff documentation and through direct observation.Collaborate with physicians and hospital staff for care management information or social work concerns. Oversees staff working to achieve LCSW status to help them obtain their hours.Oversee staff adherence to organizational, professional, state and Federal regulations, guidelines, standards, policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.Education: Master’s degree in Social Work from school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. Experience: At least 4 years progressive social work experience with complex patients in the inpatient setting, including substance use and mental health crisis patients. Previous social work leadership experience strongly preferred. Licensure/Certification: Current State of California, Board of Behavioral Science, LCSW required. Certification in Case Management (CSW or ASW) preferred. Becomes clinically certified to be qualified to help staff work toward LCSW status.Skills: Basic knowledge of personal computer with ability to retrieve data. Knowledge of MCG, Cerner, Medicare rules and regulations and Conditions of Participation. Knowledge of Joint Commission, Department of Human Services, Patient Safety, and the Department of Health organizational standards. Knowledge of acute care, home care, subacute care, long-term care, hospice interventions, rehabilitation options, other community resources and requirements, medical necessity guidelines, quality assurance process and determination of positive outcomes, current standards and trends in health care, best practices, management tools, and familiarity with related resources and literature. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. Ability to demonstrate caring, collaboration, competence, and communication behaviors by communicating effectively with patients/families, physicians, health care personnel, supervisory staff, and peers. Demonstrates open and honest communication. Demonstrates the ability to be organized and efficient in prioritizing and managing assignments with minimal oversight and direction. Demonstrates the willingness to research, learn, and obtain knowledge for the performance of the position. Demonstrates a courteous, professional demeanor and team spirit and the ability to work in a collaborative, effective manner. Utilizes critical thinking, and applies sound clinical judgment and assessment skills for decision making.Hours of Work: 8:00-4:30 p.m. on scheduled days or flexed 8-hour days to accommodate business need.About UsInterpersonal Skills and ValuesDemonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.Why NorthBay HealthNorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.NorthBay Health Benefits OptionsNorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.Compensation StructureNorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.Remote Work DisclosureNorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.Notice to Recruitment AgenciesNorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.More InformationVisit NorthBay Health Careers for recruitment FAQs and additional information.

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