St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 15 years ago.
Job Requisition: DIRSO001774
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40
Hiring range: $65,000 - $328,244.80
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
- Develops departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
- Plans, organizes and directs all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
- Prepares departmental budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and directs internal/external audits.
- Directs and evaluates all services provided, including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Complexity of Work:
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Preferred Credential(s):
- Social Worker credentialed from the New York Board of Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date preferred.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
Work Experience:
- 5 years of experience required.
- 10 years of experience preferred.
- 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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