A Clinical Supervisor or Manager supervises staff and manages services in a clinical program. May provide clinical supervision for nursing, counseling or home health care staff. Works to ensure quality patient care. Trains and develops clinical staff and manages clinical program budgets.
at University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & in Colchester, Vermont, United States Job Description We're Seeking a Passionate Hospice Family Services Manager to Lead with Heart Imagine a career where you can: Make a profound difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. Lead and mentor a team of dedicated professionals in social work, spiritual care, volunteer coordination, and bereavement. Cultivate a supportive and compassionate environment where every individual patient's unique needs are honored. Collaborate with a interdisciplinary team of experts to ensure the highest quality of care. Champion innovative approaches to address the social, emotional, and spiritual challenges of end-of-life care. About the
Role:
The Family Services Manager plays a vital role in ensuring compassionate and high-quality care for hospice clients and their families. You'll lead a team of dedicated professionals in Social Work, Spiritual Care, Volunteer Coordination, and Bereavement Support Services, guiding their work and ensuring seamless collaboration within the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership:
Supervise, mentor, and develop hospice Interdisciplinary Team members, fostering a supportive and high-performing environment.
Clinical Excellence:
Oversee the leaders responsible for the delivery of high-quality care, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices.
Program Development:
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of hospice services, including identifying and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Collaboration:
Partner with clinical, administrative, and medical staff to ensure coordinated and holistic care for clients. Acts as liaison between senior leadership.
Community Engagement:
Represent the hospice program in the community, participating in educational events and building strong relationships with other healthcare providers.
Administrative Duties:
Manage team schedules, budgets, and resources effectively.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required and Vermont Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required/exam eligible and scheduled. Minimum of five years of relevant hospice experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. At least two years of supervisory experience. Certification in Hospice & Palliative Care or other related specialty preferred. Strong understanding of hospice care, including social, spiritual, and bereavement needs of clients and families. Familiarity with the business of hospice. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong leadership, mentorship, and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Benefits:
Join a respected and compassionate healthcare organization. Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of others. Competitive salary and benefits package. The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
