Director Social Work

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Administrative Director of Nursing on our  Nursing Administration team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operations of the Behavioral Health ED/AccessCenter and the Behavioral Health Inpatient Social Work Department. Provides clinical supervision to Behavioral Health (BH) Access Center and Inpatient Social Work staff, Provides supervision to Supervisor of Outpatient Family Program and Counseling Services. Monitors BH Social Work standards of practice.

Provides clinical and managerial oversight, administrative and/or functional supervision of assigned staff, contribution to and implementation of hospital and behavioral health clinical programming and policies and procedures, continuous improvement of the quality of patient care and treatment, leadership and team building, monitoring and implementing staff compliance with a local, state, and Joint Commission regulatory standards, oversight of the environment of care, and the efficient management of resources.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health Medical Center. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. 

The range for the role is $48.46-$60.58

This is a temporary, six month position with an anticipated start date of January 2027.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $109,629-$137,036 salaried.  The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.  When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity)

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Master’s in social work from an accredited school for example:   

Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)

Clicnial Social Work (CSW)            

Minimum Experience: At least 5 years of experience in Behavioral Health, minimum of 3 years in managerial capacity. Experience in managing both inpatient and outpatient services preferred. Demonstrates competency in fiscal management, program development, program implementation and staff supervision.                       

Required Certification/Registration: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW) in the State of New York or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW). Must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.   

Physical Requirements:   Travel to multiple facilities is required.

Workplace type

On-site