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Get Access To All JobsDescription 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
Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health, Social Work or related Human Services field and five (5) years of related experience required.
- Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Licenses
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC) or currently licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners or currently licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Professional & Managerial
Organization: 311402400 Med - Infectious Diseases
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
Description 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
Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health, Social Work or related Human Services field and five (5) years of related experience required.
- Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Licenses
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC) or currently licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners or currently licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Professional & Managerial
Organization: 311402400 Med - Infectious Diseases
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Regional Operations Manager
Target multi-location companies with dedicated HR teams
Large regional employers with structured HR departments are far more likely to have existing OPT processes. A company managing 10 or more locations typically has the infrastructure to handle work authorization documentation without treating it as a burden.
Quantify your operations impact before you apply
Regional Operations Manager roles are results-driven. Prepare specific metrics before interviewing: cost reductions you drove, efficiency gains you implemented, or team size you managed. Concrete numbers shift attention from your visa status to your value.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
If your degree is in industrial engineering, supply chain management, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Knowing this before interviews lets you present a longer authorization window to hesitant employers.
Address visa questions directly, not defensively
When employers ask about work authorization, give a clear and confident summary: your current OPT end date, your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and your H-1B visa timeline. Vague answers create hesitation. Specific answers build confidence.
Focus your search on operations-heavy industries
Logistics, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare operations companies hire Regional Operations Managers at high volume. These industries run on efficiency and tend to evaluate candidates on demonstrated results rather than visa status alone.
Start your job search early in your OPT period
Regional Operations Manager hiring cycles often run six to twelve weeks from application to offer. Starting your search within the first two months of OPT gives you realistic runway to secure a role before your authorization window closes.
Regional Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Regional Operations Managers?
Yes. Regional Operations Manager is a standard full-time employment role that falls within the scope of OPT authorization for business, supply chain, industrial engineering, and related degree fields. Your employment must be directly related to your degree program. If your DSO confirmed your field of study on your EAD, you're authorized to work in this role during your OPT period.
Do Regional Operations Manager roles typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly at larger companies managing multi-state or national operations. The role is generally classified as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field, which meets the H-1B standard. Smaller regional employers may be less familiar with the process but are not prohibited from sponsoring. Browse Regional Operations Manager openings on Migrate Mate to find employers already working with OPT candidates.
Does a Regional Operations Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations research, or management information systems, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A business administration degree without a STEM designation does not qualify. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What should I say when an employer asks about my work authorization status?
Be direct and specific. State your current OPT authorization period, confirm you're authorized to work full-time without employer sponsorship during that window, and note your STEM OPT eligibility if applicable. If you're approaching the end of your OPT, explain your H-1B timeline clearly. Employers are more comfortable with candidates who can articulate their status confidently and accurately than with vague or uncertain answers.
How do I find Regional Operations Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship willingness, which makes it difficult to identify OPT-friendly employers efficiently. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so you can browse Regional Operations Manager roles from employers already open to candidates on work authorization. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues late in the process.