2924-Medical Social Work Supervisor

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE: 2924

INTRODUCTION

Under general direction, the Medical Social Work Supervisor recruits, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates staff; prepares work schedules and individual assignments for social work staff; provides consultation concerning the most difficult cases; performs individual therapy and group therapy; coordinates a medical social services program; performs administrative duties; participates in hospital committees and community and professional organizations; prepares data and statistics; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Class 2924 Medical Social Work Supervisor is distinguished from class 2922 Senior Medical Social Worker, in that class 2924 Medical Social Work Supervisor provides clinical supervision for a group that may include class 2922 Senior Medical Social Workers and class 2920 Medical Social Workers and ancillary staff; provides consultation and/or works on the most difficult and complex medical social work cases; requires licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Class 2924 Medical Social Work Supervisor is distinguished from class 2920 Medical Social Worker in that the class 2920 Medical Social Worker works under general supervision and is the entry level classification in the Medical Social Work series and does not require an LCSW.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise class 2922 Senior Medical Social Worker and class 2920 Medical Social Workers and other ancillary staff.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises assigned personnel which may include class 2922 Senior Medical Social Workers and class 2920 Medical Social Workers and other ancillary staff; provides consultation concerning the most difficult cases.

2. Prepares work schedule and assignments for medical social work staff; confers with individual staff members on specific duties; reviews important and difficult cases to check eligibility; reviews other cases for specific reasons.

3. Gives advice and makes administrative decisions to Medical Social Workers.

4. Coordinates Medical Social Services Program; acts as liaison between medical social service staff and various hospital departments, personnel and community agencies.

5. As part of an interdisciplinary team, participates in the preparation and maintenance of individual case records; prepares or supervises the preparation of periodic performance reports and related statistics.

6. Interprets medical policies and procedures to Social Workers and medical vendors.

7. Performs as the departmental representative and takes a leadership role at conferences, workshops, seminars, regional committees and related meetings.

8. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Social work theories, principles and techniques; Federal, State and local laws, administrative codes, rules and regulations; contemporary medical issues and health trends.

Ability and Skill to:

Apply social work methodology; develop and maintain professional working relationships; ability to prepare work schedules and assignments to Medical Social Workers and auxiliary staff; make decisions; problem solve; prioritize activities; use initiative and act independently; written communication skills; oral communication skills; train and supervise others; be sensitive to cultural diversity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

Four (4) years of post-Master�s Medical Social Worker experience in a health care setting.

License and Certification:

Current licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as required under Title 22, California Administrative Code, Section 70055.

Substitution:

Two (2) years of post-Master�s Medical Social Worker experience supervising medical social workers in a medical social service program of a health care setting (such as a licensed hospital, licensed home health agency or licensed healthcare community and ambulatory center) meeting the regulatory requirements of the State of California may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the post-Master�s Medical Social Worker experience as described above.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE: 01/12/1961

AMENDED DATE: 11/21/02; 04/18/16

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA SFCCD SFUSD

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation