Director of Social Services Position Available In Jackson, Alabama

Director of Social Services Unity Psychiatric Care –

Bridgeport LLC Bridgeport, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$61.3K – $80.6K a year 2 days ago Qualifications CPR Certification Master of Social Work CPI Certification Psychiatry Licensed Clinical Social Worker Master’s degree Supervising experience Patient care Discharge planning Social Work Psychiatric care Senior level Geriatrics Full Job Description Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com . The Director of Social Services provides effective clinical services to include group, individual and family therapy as ordered by the Physician. You will also develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing therapeutically recognized interventions and direct the overall social and activity therapies of the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to: Works cooperatively with discharge planners and other community referral sources to assure provision of appropriate social services to patients admitted to the hospital Interview patient, families or significant others to complete a thorough psychosocial assessment and collect data pertinent to treatment and discharge planning within 72 hours of admission Provides individual, group and family therapy to address specific issues identified in the treatment plan Completes necessary documentation corrections as identified by the Compliance Officer within policy guidelines Audit of active and closed charts for compliance Actively participated in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings weekly. Prepared MTP review summaries weekly to review patient progress and establish the medical necessity of continued treatment. Maintains knowledge of appropriate discharge and aftercare resources Conducts a monthly in-service with the Activity Therapist and Director of Therapy Works cooperatively with the Administrator and Physician in ensuring that all relevant regulations and standards are met, including Medicare, state licensure requirements and Unity Psychiatric Care’s policy and procedure

Required Skills:

Knowledge of mental health treatment issues, including DSM-V diagnostic criteria and psychotropic medications Comprehensive knowledge in hospital procedures, federal and state laws, accreditation requirements or psychiatric hospitals Legal aspects of clinical practice and professional standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/License:

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of Social Work required LCSW or another clinical license or certification preferred CPR and CPI certification required (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care)

Experience:

Two (2) or more years of clinical experience with severe and persistent mental illness and/or geriatrics preferred. Supervisory experience preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises support staff including scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions or discharges

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift to 40 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. Education Required Masters or better in Social Work Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.