Manager Social Work Crisis, PPHP, BHU Full-time

Job Summary

Supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance the Frederick Health (FH) mission vision core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior. With oversight from Director manages the daily operation of PPHP (Psychiatric Partial hospitalization Program) IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program).

The Social Work manager is responsible for PPHP BHU and Crisis teams. Plans directs and evaluates the delivery of patient care communicates with healthcare and community professionals to facilitate comprehensive patient care. Maintains the standards for quality of care and clinical practice for the service line social workers and holds staff accountable.

Example of Essential Functions:

Plans directs and evaluates the delivery patient care in PPHP.

Communicates with healthcare and community professionals to facilitate comprehensive patient care.

Supports the philosophy objectives and goals of the programs and the hospital.

Establishes and maintains the standards for quality of care and clinical practice for the service line social workers and holds staff accountable.

Provides direct counseling and support to the staff and others who access EAP Services.

Supports and participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Clinical competency in area of psychiatric care and counseling

Effective communication interpersonal and organizational skills.

Effective use of proper body mechanics when handling patients and equipment.

Ability to handle difficult interpersonal situations and pace of caseload demands.

Skills and abilities to perform all job description duties according to the age specific patient population served by their department and described in the Departments Quality Improvement Plan.

Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential

Ability to work as a team member with others in the organization.

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:

A. Eligible for or licensed to practice in the State of Maryland; Minimum of LMSW

B. Three years clinical experience in area of expertise required; one year of management experience preferred.

C. Management skills required.

Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

Neonate (0 thru 30 days)

Infant (31 thru 12 months)

X Child (13 months thru 12 years)

X Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)

X Adult (18 years thru 65 years)

X Geriatric (66 years)

Performance of job does not require patient contact

Physical Demands:

Medium Work Lifting up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 25 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds infrequently or up to 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Medium-Heavy Work Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated the speed of the movement the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion: The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip the weight of an object or person body posture the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching twisting bending kneeling squatting working overhead with your hands or arms or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves tendons and blood vessels. For example using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Director of Behavioral Health Services

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your familys needs. Life insurance Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience skills and education. If position is part-time salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid if applicable.

Salary Range: $83489 - $129708

Required Experience:

Manager