Social Worker Supervisor

Position Summary

The Social Work Supervisor applies specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions, and addictions, including severe mental illness in adults.

This position provides direct clinical services, supervises social work and behavioral health programs, and supports integration of services across Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) programs and community partners to improve overall client health outcomes.

Scope and Impact

The Social Work Supervisor oversees program operations, ensures service quality and compliance, and promotes the integration of behavioral health and social work services throughout MHM programs.

This role impacts patient and client care, program efficiency, and the delivery of coordinated community-based services.

The position supervises staff within the Social Work Services department.

Decision-Making Authority

Operates with a high degree of autonomy in clinical practice and supervision.

Makes decisions regarding treatment planning, program operations, staff assignments, and policy recommendations.

Provides leadership in ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Interactions / Working Relationships

Collaborates with internal MHM departments, Wesley Nurses, behavioral health staff, and external partners such as schools, healthcare facilities, and community agencies.

Acts as a liaison and advocate for clients, ensuring effective communication and coordinated service delivery across programs and community resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including severe mental illness.


* Provide individual, marital, couple, family, and group therapy using evidence-based treatment methods such as psychotherapy and motivational interviewing.


* Utilize DSM, ICD, and other diagnostic systems for assessment and treatment planning.


* Apply expertise in treatment planning, case management, consultation, supervision, education, research, advocacy, and program development.


* Support and train team members in the use of motivational interviewing and integrated care models.


* Partner with other departments to provide integrated care services to improve client outcomes.


* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.


* Oversee social work and behavioral health programs, including staff assignments, coverage, crisis intervention, and policy development.


* Promote integration across all MHM services to ensure cohesive, whole-person care.


* Monitor program staff performance to ensure effective delivery of counseling and case management services.


* Evaluate and update service procedures, ensuring compliance with established policies and recommendi...