CLINICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR (LCSW, LPC, LMSW) Position Available In Washington, Mississippi

CLINICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

(LCSW, LPC, LMSW) Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville Greenville, MS 38701 This Position is Located in Greenville, MS.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Social Service Director assumes responsibility for the functioning and communication within the social service department. The Clinical Social Services Director participates as an integral professional member of a multi-disciplinary team, implementing and assisting in the supervision of social service interventions to patients. The Clinical Social Services Director oversees the implementation of interventions performed by other disciplines with the social service department. These other disciplines, include the Discharge Planner, Case Manager, and Activity Therapist, along with other social service employees. The Clinical Social Services Director works in collaboration with other clinical departments through consultation with the medical staff, DON, and nursing staff. The Clinical Social Services Director works to facilitates resolution of concerns in the patient population identified and ensures that services, programing and patient’s social needs meet the highest quality of care. The Clinical Social Services Director demonstrates understanding and interpretation of facility policies to ensure that policies are adhere to. Furthermore, the Clinical Social Services Director demonstrates a strong knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, and developmental, social and behavioral. Additional duties include, performs crisis intervention, special case conferences, family communication, and takes a lead role in the treatment team process. In addition, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates QM activities. The Clinical Social Services Director adheres to the highest ethical standards regarding patient care and rights. The Clinical Social Services Director facilitates communication to outside agencies to ensure that these patient rights, care, and needs are met. The Clinical Social Services Director assists with formulating the budgetary needs with the social service department.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:

Master’s in Social Work form an accredited school of social work

License:

Licensed through the State by the Regulatory Body that is vested to bestow licensure to

Social Workers Experience:

One year experience performing duties as a Social Worker in a Behavioral Health setting Additional Requirement Effective verbal communication skills Effective organizational skills Effective interpersonal skills Analytical problem-solving skills Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions Proficient knowledge of PC computers Basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Photo ID Social Security Card/Driver’s License Primary Source Verification of education Copy of clinical license (LCSW) CPR Behavioral Management Training