Aspire Health Group is looking for a Director of Mental Health (LCSW) to join our family!
Do you thrive in a family / team environment and desire to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your skills?
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Director of Mental Health Services - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Mana Health Partners- (LCSW) Direct SNF Experience Required
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate education and training programs
- Incorporate company produced material and vendor material as appropriate instruction material and training aids into existing in-service and training programs as deemed necessary
- Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the education programs
- Develop, evaluate, and control the quality for in-service and education programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Secure, develop, and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to educational programs
- Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of developing and directing the education programs
- Work with the organization as necessary and implement recommended changes as required or indicated
- Develop, direct, and coordinate in the planning and scheduling of orientation programs for newly hired personnel to their positions, the facility’s policies and procedures, resident rights and responsibilities, etc.
- Coordinate in-service activities and programs with all departments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with Vice President of Clinical Services regarding facility education needs.
- Assesses continuing education needs and opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities
- Provides in-service education sessions as needed.
- Educate facility personnel in different areas such as : disease processes and assessment skills
- Facilitate problem solving and open communications with the nursing staff.
- Assist nursing personnel to act in compliance with corporate policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor compliance with resident record documentation, as directed.
- Act as a resource person for nursing personnel and other staff.
- Ensure effective interactions with patients and families.
- Ensure compliance with residents rights policies and work with families and other staff, as needed, to resolve grievances.
- Actively participate in the quality improvement process for the organization
- Attend and participate in department / facility meetings, as required.
- Act in compliance with the corporation, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines.
- Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical competency.
- Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
- Participate in and / or provide in-service educations sessions.
- Participates in the facility Falls Program and Pressure sore Program as needed.
- Embrace the corporation’s core values and incorporate them into the daily job function.
- Demonstrate response and compassion in every interaction.
- Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
- Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Master’s Degree or higher from accredited university - preferred.
Experience
Must have a minimum four (4) to (10) years nursing experience preferred in a setting serving the same age / type of resident population served by this facility.
Specific Requirements
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active RN / license to practice as a Nurse in this state.