Director of Clinical Services (LCSW)

UHS•Sacramento, CA

100d•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery. Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/ The Director of Clinical Services provides administrative leadership and clinical supervision to the Social Services Department, ensuring appropriate psychosocial treatment programs that meet the needs of the patients and the community and are in compliance with regulatory agencies and the facility’s performance objectives. Responsibilities include managing the administrative, management, and clinical processes for all Social Services offered at the facility. Oversees the scheduling of staff according to patient needs. Guides and advises subordinates as necessary. Ensures the Social Services department is operated within defined parameters. Reports any variances. Provides social work consultation to physicians, nurses, other hospital staff members, patients, patient’s relatives and coordinates with community agencies upon requests and in coordination with assigned social worker. Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment

Requirements

Education: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health or a related field is required.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience in psychiatric/mental health field, with a minimum of three (3) years experience in advanced clinical/management practice.
License: California Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a valid driver’s license.
Additional Requirements: CPR required. A strong knowledge of JCAHO, NAPHS, Title XXII, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative leadership and clinical supervision to the Social Services Department, ensuring appropriate psychosocial treatment programs that meet the needs of the patients and the community and are in compliance with regulatory agencies and the facility’s performance objectives.
Managing the administrative, management, and clinical processes for all Social Services offered at the facility.
Oversees the scheduling of staff according to patient needs.
Guides and advises subordinates as necessary.
Ensures the Social Services department is operated within defined parameters.
Reports any variances.
Provides social work consultation to physicians, nurses, other hospital staff members, patients, patient’s relatives and coordinates with community agencies upon requests and in coordination with assigned social worker.