Assistant Clinical Director - Social Services
About The Position
The Assistant Clinical Director provides leadership and strategic planning for the facility’s social services programs. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality social services, supporting facility performance goals, and overseeing administrative processes and management systems. The Assistant Clinical Director works with the Chief Clinical Officer to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the department and support patient-centered care. The position leads the development and implementation of social services programs aligned with facility goals and patient population needs. It involves strategic planning and program evaluation, staying current on clinical techniques, collaborating with management, overseeing patient treatment plans, supervising staff and interns, and ensuring timely psychosocial assessments. The role also participates in facility committees, oversees family visitation, and maintains quality standards across social services. The Assistant Clinical Director collaborates with community agencies and referral sources to support clinical services, education, recruitment, and referral development. The role helps provide a welcoming environment for guests, maintains professional communication, and ensures ongoing orientation for patients and families. It also oversees staff supervision, evaluations, and onboarding; facilitates education and professional development; coordinates staffing schedules; and supports effective communication across departments.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of experience in the psychiatric or mental health field.
- One year of experience in leadership management.
- Strong knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensure.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and strategic planning for the facility’s social services programs.
- Oversee administrative processes and management systems related to social services.
- Develop and implement social services programs aligned with facility goals and patient population needs.
- Conduct strategic planning and program evaluation, and stay current on clinical techniques.
- Collaborate with management to promote a positive environment.
- Oversee patient treatment plans and ensure timely completion of psychosocial assessments.
- Supervise staff and interns and oversee staff evaluations and orientation for new employees.
- Participate in facility committees, oversee family visitation, and maintain quality standards across social services.
- Collaborate with community agencies to support clinical services, education, and recruitment.
- Maintain relationships with referral sources, coordinate resources for marketing, and support staff involved in referral development.
- Provide ongoing orientation for patients and families and maintain professional communication.
- Facilitate ongoing education and professional development.
- Coordinate staffing schedules to meet patient needs and ensure effective communication among staff and departments.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- Company-paid life insurance coverage up to two times annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- On-site cafeteria with discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career and training development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
