Director of Clinical Services/Social Services (DCSS)

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Bakersfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH) is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility offering inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults. BBHH is committed to being a top workplace by offering excellent benefits, fostering individual growth, and adhering to its CARES values (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, Sincerity). The Director of Clinical and Social Services (DCSS) will create, direct, and implement policies for the Clinical/Social Services Department, ensuring high-quality patient care through coordination and communication. This role involves monitoring and modifying programs according to company standards, managing daily operations of the Clinical Services department and staff, and overseeing case management and psychotherapeutic services. The DCSS will act as a member of the inter-disciplinary team, supporting the organization's treatment philosophy and ensuring quality care for patients and their families. Additionally, the DCSS will provide supervision of licensure hours to associate-level therapists. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with an anticipated annual salary between $130,000 - $160,000 based on experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field (MSW, MFT)
Minimum of 3 years of similar experience, with at least 1 year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting
Current CA License as LCSW
Current CPR certification (or obtain prior to start date)
Completion of 'Handle-With-Care' Physical Restraint Technique and Verbal De-escalation Training during orientation
Exceptional Leadership skills
Experience in inpatient and outpatient social services
A clear understanding of case management, time management, and crisis intervention common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crises intervention practice
Knowledge of acute psychological disorders; advanced principles of abnormal psychology as specifically applied to adults and adolescents
Familiarity with follow-up resource services
Skills in conducting marital and family group therapy
Experience navigating complex work schedules in a 24/7 environment of care
Experience leading a team of direct reports of 10 or more employees

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where attention was focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations
Specific experience as a Director of Clinical or Social Services
Licensed LCSW preferred (LMFT with Master's also sufficient)

Responsibilities

Creates, directs, and implements the policies and procedures for the Clinical/Social Services Department.
Ensures a high level of quality care and services for patients by coordinating and communicating operational procedures to staff and various departments.
Monitors, evaluates, and modifies programs while adhering to company guidelines and standards.
Directs and manages day-to-day operations for our Clinical Services department and staff.
Responsible for oversight of case management and psychotherapeutic services to all patients and their families.
Serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy.
Ensures the delivery of quality treatment to patients and their families.
Provides supervision of licensure hours to those associate-level therapists.