Clinical Social Service Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

NOTE : This position is currently filled. However, it is the policy of Freedom Behavioral to continue to take applications so that we can ensure there is no disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, Texas is a 20-bed, acute geriatric psych facility located in Plainview, Texas. We are looking for an experienced Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to step into the Director position and guide our program for our patients. This position will be part of the Clinical Services Team.

The hours would 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

The Clinical Director is responsible for supervision of the social services necessary to meet the legal, organizational, medical staff and regulatory agency guidelines. Supervises therapy services, case management, education and discharge planning. Provides guidance and supervision of other social workers, therapists and interns. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Allegiance and Freedom policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions :

Provides clinical supervision of other social workers, therapists and interns.

Provides clinical supervision of individual, group and family session for patients as indicated in the supervisor notes.

Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and participates in chart reviews for quality assurance.

Meets weekly or as required by state regulations with clinical staff to meet licensure or certification requirements as evidenced in supervisor notes.

Supervises the clinical department including the following functions : discharge and after care planning, completion of discharge summaries, completion of clinical documentation and providing guidance to the clinical staff.

Review psycho-social documentation, completion of outcome studies assessments and development of clinical notes.

Establishes and maintains a supportive / directive leadership style to foster a positive organizational culture making self available to staff and possible providing LCSW supervision.

Provides Clinical Social Work services; including group, individual and family services including communication in an age / disability / cultural sensitive milieu.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Educational / Experience Requirements :

Must be a (1)LMSW or LCSW in the State of Texas; (2) or Must possess one of the following :

• Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and prefer at least three years of full time experience in psych

Qualifications / Skills :

Excellent assertive communication skills.

A sound leader who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster cooperation across departmental lines and manage information, environmental and fiscal resources to accomplish goals.

Good writing and composition skills. Able to organize and prioritize high volume workload.

Able to function with minimal supervision.

Therapeutic Intervention / De-escalation education required.

Ability to maintain overall good work attitude and interact cooperatively and professionally with other staff members.

Basic competency in age / disability / cultural diversity needs of patients served and ability to relate to patients in a manner sensitive to those needs.

Must be able to work under close supervision.

Must successfully complete CPR certification as well attend our approved behavioral de-escalation program.

This position will consist of chart documentation, treatment planning, performing psycho-social assessments, and patient groups.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.