Director of Social Services - PSM II

State of Maine • Bangor, ME

3d • $41 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Social Services is responsible for the clinical and administrative management of the Social Services Department at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center. The position plans, coordinates, and implements social services and programs for adult patients, provides clinical leadership, and shares best practices with the Social Work Department to support effective treatment, appropriate resource use, and quality discharge planning.

The role develops and reviews program policies and procedures, applies regulatory guidelines to support consistent discharge practices, collaborates with State of Maine interagency departments, and provides education, guidance, and supervision to subordinate staff working in inpatient services and the Outpatient Services Clinic. The Director also serves on the Executive Management Team.

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving Maine and providing care for people with severe mental illness. The position is based on a Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. shift. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social services, or a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field with three years of supervisory experience.
• Current, active full Social Worker (LSW) license issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement social services and programs for the adult patient population.
• Provide clinical leadership and share best practices with the Social Work Department to maximize treatment efforts and appropriate resource use for quality, efficient discharge planning.
• Develop and review program policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Apply regulatory guidelines from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission, and the State of Maine Division of Licensing to social services policies and procedures to ensure consistent discharge practices.
• Collaborate with State of Maine interagency departments to provide best-practice treatment and discharge planning for the adult mental health population.
• Use knowledge of Title 15 and Title 22A procedures and court processes to support efficient discharges.
• Provide education, guidance, and supervision to subordinate staff working in inpatient services and the Outpatient Services Clinic.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Management Team.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
• The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
• The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• State contribution equivalent to 18.86% of employee pay toward the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
• Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Additional employee wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director