Mid Level Social Work Manager Jobs
Mid level social work manager jobs go to professionals ready to own caseload oversight, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive program decisions with limited supervision. Openings cover on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Baylor Scott & White Health, The University of Iowa, and University Of Washington hiring at this level now.
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About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Location: Dallas, TX
Setting: Case Management
Schedule: Full Time Sat/Sun 12 hr shifts and Monday 8 hr shift
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Supervisor Comprehensive Care Management in Social Work oversees daily activities and staff. They assess and coordinate patient care, including case management, social work, utilization review, and care coordination. The goal is to achieve optimal clinical and quality outcomes by managing care and resources effectively to reduce unnecessary utilization.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision of assigned staff. This includes hiring, firing, performance evaluation, education, staff development, work allocation, and problem resolution.
- Trains and helps staff in identifying needs of the people and families served to ensure quality of care.
- Participates in development of care plan of services, coordination, delivery, and quality of services oversight.
- Identifies and implements standards of practice and care to achieve optimal clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes.
- Develops relationships and processes to involve physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals in care planning, delivery, and discharge planning.
- Participates in developing and implementing standardized policies for efficient operations and optimal patient care. Ensures compliance with all institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
- Oversees the development of discharge plans and strategies that address the patient needs through the continuum of care post-discharge.
- Ensures appropriate scope of practice by staff. Ensures subordinates know ethical standards like confidentiality, informed consent, conflicts of interest, dual relationships, boundary issues, documentation, consultation, referral, and end of services.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, case management and utilization review.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance includes differences in ability, personality, and interests. It also involves psychosocial methods and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Know the standards and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of people, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Relational skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
- Ability to develop structures, relationships, and processes to deploy multidisciplinary care planning, care delivery, and discharge planning.
- Ability to standardize policies, procedures, and programs.
- Ability to help people in recognizing and solving problems.
- Ability to supervise, train, motivate, give guidance to staff and ensure the clinical aptitude of staff.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Masters'
- MAJOR - Social Work
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP): Must have one of the following: LCSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP. Job requires a master's in Social Work.
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Location: Dallas, TX
Setting: Case Management
Schedule: Full Time Sat/Sun 12 hr shifts and Monday 8 hr shift
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Supervisor Comprehensive Care Management in Social Work oversees daily activities and staff. They assess and coordinate patient care, including case management, social work, utilization review, and care coordination. The goal is to achieve optimal clinical and quality outcomes by managing care and resources effectively to reduce unnecessary utilization.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision of assigned staff. This includes hiring, firing, performance evaluation, education, staff development, work allocation, and problem resolution.
- Trains and helps staff in identifying needs of the people and families served to ensure quality of care.
- Participates in development of care plan of services, coordination, delivery, and quality of services oversight.
- Identifies and implements standards of practice and care to achieve optimal clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes.
- Develops relationships and processes to involve physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals in care planning, delivery, and discharge planning.
- Participates in developing and implementing standardized policies for efficient operations and optimal patient care. Ensures compliance with all institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
- Oversees the development of discharge plans and strategies that address the patient needs through the continuum of care post-discharge.
- Ensures appropriate scope of practice by staff. Ensures subordinates know ethical standards like confidentiality, informed consent, conflicts of interest, dual relationships, boundary issues, documentation, consultation, referral, and end of services.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, case management and utilization review.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance includes differences in ability, personality, and interests. It also involves psychosocial methods and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Know the standards and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of people, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Relational skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
- Ability to develop structures, relationships, and processes to deploy multidisciplinary care planning, care delivery, and discharge planning.
- Ability to standardize policies, procedures, and programs.
- Ability to help people in recognizing and solving problems.
- Ability to supervise, train, motivate, give guidance to staff and ensure the clinical aptitude of staff.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Masters'
- MAJOR - Social Work
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP): Must have one of the following: LCSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP. Job requires a master's in Social Work.
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Mid Level Social Work Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level social work manager job?
Position yourself by highlighting direct supervision experience, program coordination, and measurable outcomes from your existing work. Emphasize your ability to manage competing priorities, mentor junior staff, and liaise with community partners or funders. Tailor your resume to show ownership of programs or caseloads, and reference any relevant licensure such as LCSW or LMSW, as many mid level postings treat licensure as a requirement rather than a preference.
Which companies hire mid level social work managers?
Companies hiring mid level social work managers right now include Baylor Scott & White Health, The University of Iowa, and University Of Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including hospital systems, nonprofit community agencies, government human services departments, and behavioral health organizations that need experienced professionals to lead day-to-day service delivery.
Are there remote mid level social work manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by specialty and employer. About 0% of mid level social work manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in care coordination, case management oversight, and policy-focused positions than in direct-service or community-based program management, where in-person presence is typically required.
How do I move up to a mid level social work manager role?
Building toward a mid level role means accumulating supervised direct-practice experience, then gradually taking on coordination or lead responsibilities within your team. Pursing advanced licensure, volunteering for program oversight tasks, and demonstrating consistent outcomes on your caseload all signal readiness. Employers also look for professionals who have mentored newer staff and contributed to quality improvement or reporting processes over their first few years.
Which industries hire the most mid level social work managers?
Mid Level social work manager roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate large, structured service delivery systems that depend on experienced managers to supervise staff, maintain compliance, and ensure consistent client outcomes across complex, often regulated programs.