Social Work Supervisor
Company: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Service
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description NYC Health Hospitals is the largest public
health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals,
trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes,
post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a
home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system
provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year
in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our
diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely
focused on empowering New Yorkers. NYC Health
Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s
leading correctional health care systems in quality of and
innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through
compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing,
mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and
vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition
to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the
resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to
help discharged patients successfully return to their communities.
CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice
reform efforts. Summary of position: This position reports to the
Deputy Director of Social Work Reentry within the Division of
Correctional Health Services and is responsible for working with
the Deputy Director on the management, supervision and innovative
development of staff (social workers, case managers,
administrative) who work to address the social service needs of
patients on the mental health service upon re-entry into the
community. These needs include but are not limited to linkages to
benefits, housing, and treatment for mental illness, employment,
and family/community supports. This position will require strong
collaboration with all relevant clinical services and with the
courts. Responsibilities include: (Detailed Task) Develop and
evaluate performance standards and guidelines for social workers
and case workers in the forensic mental health treatment setting.
Provide direct social work services to individuals, families and
communities; including the development and implementation of
comprehensive clinically driven discharge plans. Assist social
workers and case managers in identifying and utilizing community
resources for mental health, substance use, entitlement benefits,
housing, and medical care. Assist with referrals/appointments to
appropriate community-based aftercare services. Promote and support
Social Work Department collaboration with an inter-disciplinary
treatment team approach to patient care through excellent verbal
and written communication skills. Conduct quality assurance reviews
of patient care to ensure clinically appropriate, tailored
comprehensive care, and in compliance with Brad H stipulation
requirements. Generate and reconcile reports and analyze data
related to patient care and Brad H stipulation compliance. Conduct
appropriate follow-up to ensure connection to care; and participate
in the orientation and in-service training of staff and other
agency personnel. When required, participate in program planning
and policy making with regard to community health programs and
facilities and discharge planning. Supervise and evaluate all
aspects of social worker and case managers’ work performance; take
part in counseling and disciplinary processes when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications: 1. Licensure (LMSW or LCSW) issued by The
New York State Education Department (NYSED); and, 2. Six (6) years
of experience in Clinical Social Work, of which three (3) years are
in a health care or medical care setting including psychiatric and
medical social work, and three (3) years in a supervisory,
consultative and administrative capacity in a organization adhering
to acceptable standards with knowledge of administration, with
administrative and managerial skills and abilities; or, 3. A
satisfactory completion of training and experience. However, all
applicants/incumbents must possess licensure as described in (1)
above at the time of appointment; and, 4.Demonstrated ability to
function productively and cooperatively with Director of Social
Work, Medical Staff, and Administrative Staff and to supervise
effectively. NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits
package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees
hired to work 20 hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees'
Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for
eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional
development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits
for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter
Benefits Programs
Keywords: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Service, Cherry Hill , Social Work Supervisor, Healthcare , New York City, New Jersey
