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Strive Health · 19 hours ago

Manager, Social Work

Akron, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $124K/yr

3+ years exp

Strive Health is dedicated to transforming the kidney care system, focusing on improving outcomes for patients with kidney disease. The Manager of Social Work will supervise a team of Licensed Social Workers and Community Health Workers, overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving quality improvements in social work services.

Health CareInformation TechnologyMedicalmHealth

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and support licensed social workers and community health workers in assigned region

Conduct audits, monitor team metrics and patient and employee satisfaction data; identify gaps and implements improvements

Ensure staff training, workflow education, and compliance with licensing requirements

Participate in hiring, onboarding, and precepting new team members

Foster an inclusive team culture that encourages participation, professional growth, and knowledge sharing

Partner closely with Strive's Senior Manager of Social Work and market leaders to improve workflows and programmatic outcomes

Collaborate with market leaders to troubleshoot team specific workflows and referrals

Support company goals with a business-minded approach and financial awareness

Evaluate new technology, tools, and processes for department improvement

Stay current on CKD treatment trends, policies, and best practices

Serve as the point of contact to triage PHQ-9 escalations and other clinical needs

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Master’s degree in social workState-specific social work licensureAdvanced Social Work CertificationChronic disease management experienceTeam leadership experienceCustomer serviceComputer skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsRelationship developmentDecision-making

Required

Master's degree in social work required

State-specific social work licensure to practice clinically/independently (LCSW, etc.)

Advanced Social Work, Nephrology, Case Management, or Mental Health Certification (e.g. NSW-C, CCTSW, C-ASWCM, CCM, QCSW, C-CATODSW, CSW-G, ASW-G, C-SWHC, etc.)

Proof of passing ASWB Exam

2+ years' experience working in chronic disease management (e.g. internal medicine, renal, cardiac, pulmonary, or oncology care) or critical care setting

1+ years' experience leading a team of direct reports

Ability to travel and be onsite to meet business needs

Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms

Preferred

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with team and partners

Demonstrates strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and ability to teach others

Practices with a value-based mindset to improve patient outcomes

Ability to motivate staff, lead by example, and initiate action independently

Strong communication skills

Ability to teach, strong organizational skills, excellent communication, customer service, relationship development, results orientation, team building and decision-making

Demonstrated ability, or potential, to excel in smaller entrepreneurial organizations

Track record of managing high performing teams

Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Powerpoint and Outlook

Benefits

Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.

Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts.

Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.

Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.

Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend.