Clinical Social Worker Educator

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

TRAINING.

• Participates in the development, implementation, and delivery of centralized education offerings (skill modules, self-study series, interactive online courses, audio-visual aides, etc.) that meet staff and/or patient needs, including:

• Orientation for new hires or travelers
• Competency assessment/validation/development programs in areas such as:
  • Crisis intervention
  • Behavioral health protocols
  • Family and patient-centered care approaches
  • Regulatory documentation standards
• Training for new or updated protocols, policies, processes, or equipment
• Clinical practice in-services
• Continuing education
• Community health and psychosocial wellness
• Manages social work-specific training simulations, role-playing scenarios, and other interactive educational tools to reinforce learning concepts.
• Routinely reviews and updates teaching materials and presentations to reflect new information, integrate feedback, and meet department goals and objectives.
• Implements educational programs and classes using learning modalities that maximize resources while maintaining participant engagement.
• Provides training support, including materials (created or purchased), securing equipment and rooms, scheduling, analyzing and reporting class evaluations, and documenting attendance.
• Participates in the selection, training, and ongoing development of clinical preceptors and field instructors for social work students and new hires.
• Collaborates with supervisors to develop corrective action plans (if necessary) and ensure training completion is documented as per compliance procedures.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

• Serves as the technical expert for programming and running patient simulation scenarios relevant to social work, including crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Develops engaging presentations in collaboration with other educators.
• Maintains the department’s educational website, ensuring content meets organizational, departmental, and legal requirements.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

• Collaborates to develop and implement new programs, classes, and educational materials based on learning needs assessments, evaluations, organizational priorities, and technical advancements.
• Assists in the development and revision of training materials to accurately reflect changes in organizational guidelines, social work protocols, and local/state/federal regulations.
• Functions as a clinical resource for social work staff, students, and faculty.
• Pursues professional development through continuing education and adult learning principles.

COMPLIANCE.

• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of ongoing clinical competency assessments, including classroom or in-service instruction and on-site follow-up.
• Collaborates with departments to monitor and resolve regulatory issues and develop corrective action plans.
• Complies with laws and regulations governing healthcare, adhering to evidence-based practice and patient advocacy principles.
• Maintains professional certification and expertise, including attending workshops and maintaining membership in professional social work organizations.
•  Ensures compliance with all State and Joint Commission requirements related to staff orientation, competence, and ongoing development.