MGR-SOCIAL SVCS

MGR-SOCIAL SVCS

**University of Alabama at Birmingham **

General Responsibilities

• To develop and manage the effective implementation of medical social services.

• To coordinate clinical social work practice to ensure quality outcomes and organizational effectiveness.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes clinical goals and objectives in clinics such as the Acute Medical Social Services, Spain Rehabilitation Social Services , 1917 Clinic, Acute Medical Social Services (REACT program), etc. Provides oversight for all counseling programs and staff.

• Manages human resources functions such as interviewing, hiring, scheduling, evaluating and disciplining clinical and support staff.

• Oversees marketing and planning activities including referral source contacts.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable internal and external policies, procedures and regulations.

• Develops and manages budget for areas of responsibility.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred:

• Experience with the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and/or the 340B Drug Pricing Program, experience with quality improvement methodology and/or experience with data analysis

• At least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.

• 7 years of related experience preferred.

Additional Duties

• Direct operations for the social work and mental health departments in a multidisciplinary HIV outpatient clinic.

• Operate with a high degree of independence in departmental leadership.

• Lead program development and administration for social work and mental health services.

• Define departmental objectives and establish systems that support program effectiveness and accountability.

• Lead policy development and quality improvement initiatives that support patient‑centered care and clinic goals.

• Lead development of departmental budgets and ensure responsible resource allocation.

• Write grants and secure program funding, including preparing required program activity reports.

• Participate in organizational leadership activities and contribute to strategic planning and decision‑making.

• Serve as clinic and departmental liaison to HIV community partners and related organizations at institutional, local, state, and national levels.

• Align social work and mental health departmental priorities with broader clinic strategic objectives and mission.

• Serve on the 1917 Clinic Leadership Council and participate in clinic‑level strategic planning.

• Serve as subject matter expert on Ryan White eligibility and allowable expenditures and support compliance with Ryan White, 340B, and other program requirements.

• Craft, update, and implement departmental policies that reflect best practices and regulatory standards.

• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental standards, objectives, and key performance indicators.

• Lead quality assurance and quality improvement efforts for social work and mental health teams and participate in interdepartmental QI initiatives.

• Foster collaboration between social work, mental health, and other clinic departments to support coordinated care and efficient workflows.

• Provide administrative and operational oversight, mentorship, and support to departmental supervisors and serve as escalation point for complex issues.

• Assess budgetary and resource needs and manage allocations to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with funding sources.

• Serve as liaison to the UAB Social Work department to support enterprise‑wide initiatives and best practices.

• Represent the clinic to community partners, build strategic relationships, and oversee collaborative programs.

• Provide high‑level oversight for programs run jointly with community partners to ensure intended outcomes.

• Supervise social services and mental health supervisors, including performance evaluation and mentorship.

• Participate in grant writing and ensure alignment between clinic and departmental goals.

• Communicate and collaborate with institutional, community, state, and national partners regarding HIV care and best practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $73,945 - $120,165