Director of Social Services, LCSW required - Behavioral Health 322

Main Template•Indio, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery. The Riverside County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed locked acute inpatient program for adults, 18+ years old, diagnosed with a serious mental illness, and are experiencing an acute mental health emergency. Admission is voluntary or involuntary (5150). The average stay is 5 -7 days. Ask out our Relocation/Sign On Bonus! Employment Status: Full-Time POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Social Services plans, implements and directs the Social Services Department, which provides casework services to members served and their families. The Director of Social Services also manages a team of social workers and discharge planners. Additional responsibilities include: coordination of the admission and discharge processes and maintaining a liaison with local hospitals and agencies.

Requirements

Two (2) years of direct service experience with persons with mental illness and two (2) years of supervisory experience with both professional and non professional staff in an inpatient or outpatient setting
A Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) from the State of California and a valid California driver’s license and insurability
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness, the ability to identify symptoms and the severity of illness
Ability to predict with reasonable accuracy a client’s appropriateness and ability to respond to treatment
Demonstrated ability to develop and write policies and procedures related to the care of persons with serious mental illness

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the Social Services Department
Responsible for the administrative and clinical functioning of the Social Services Department
Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned employees, frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance, and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvement
Promotes and maintains harmonious and effective relationships and communications within the department and other departments
Thoroughly understands the legal/conservatorship system and provides inservice training to facility staff as needed
Coordinates the Utilization Review Committee and assists in the development of associated procedures
Supervises and coordinates student intern placements within the Social Services Department. Provides leadership and clinical training to the facility staff and interns
Collaborates with other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the facility
Is available to assist at other Telecare facilities, which may involve limited travel
Establishes on going relationships with local agencies and other resources necessary to affect a continuum of care for members served returning to the community. In doing so, assists Social Services staff in the assessment of members served readiness for discharge
Establishes staffing requirements and recommends to administration the number and classification of personnel to be employed. Directs the recruitment, selection and when necessary disciplinary action within the Social Services Department
Establishes and maintains the job specifications and descriptions for department personnel
Coordinates and consults with county Mental Health Services and staff of acute and long term in-patient psychiatric hospitals to facilitate admission and discharge of members served
Evaluates, by telephone and/or in person, prospective members served for admission. Consults with the department managers as necessary regarding the appropriateness of the admission
Manages the Social Services Department within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budget
Ensures that the facility is in compliance with all related state, federal and local licensing regulations and requirements
Establishes and defines standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective care
Assesses the quality of care rendered by the Social Services Department and ensures sound practice
Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program within the Social Services Department which includes frequent collaboration with other departments, employee education and a focus on monitoring departmental standards and actively removing barriers to the provision of high quality care
Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training