Social Work Manager

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

1d • $50 - $69

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift No weekends MSW, and LICSW and preference for LICSW with supervisory experience Job Description: Manages care coordination team that includes registered nurse care coordinators, social workers and care guides. Develops and implements strategies to integrate care across the continuum. Develops and maintains physician relationships, facilitating performance, quality initiatives and ongoing program development. Responsible for representing care coordination on system-wide committees and may lead system-wide initiatives and committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work or other related health care field
• 5 to 7 years of clinical experience
• 2 years of experience in a specialty

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Licenses/Certifications Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing or Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required upon hire only for applicants who hold licensure

Responsibilities

• Maintains and improves operations by monitoring performance, identifying and resolving problems, completing audits and analyses and supporting continuous process improvement.
• Oversees department activities with focus on quality, experience and effectiveness of service delivery.
• Engages with interdisciplinary team regarding program and service planning, care coordination and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintains awareness of financial performance and contributes to annual budget processes and other financial initiatives.
• Develops and implements guidelines, workflows, policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of care coordination and social work.
• Participates in evaluation, selection and integration of technology and information management systems.
• Manages employees and holds them accountable for role responsibilities, competencies, individual performance and goals.
• Supports recruitment, interviewing, hiring and onboarding process.
• Conducts ongoing coaching, assessment, training and education of staff.
• Completes and conducts employee performance reviews.
• Responsible for engagement of employees and contributing to annual department wide engagement plan.
• Maintains optimal staffing.
• Maintains scheduling, time off approval and timecard sign-off.
• Initiates and leads new projects and programs.
• Identifies new opportunities for care coordination growth and expansion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager