Director of Social Work
About The Position
The Centers is launching the Behavioral Health Crisis Centers (BHCC) this September, an innovative, state-of-the-art facility designed to expand access to immediate, trauma-informed support for adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Our walk-in, 24/7 crisis model will offer people a safe, welcoming alternative to emergency rooms, jail, or the streets while providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care. The BHCC brings together a full continuum of services across three floors, including crisis care, stabilization, and ongoing behavioral health and primary care supports through our Health Center programs. This integrated approach allows teams to meet people where they are and guide them toward sustained recovery. If you’re ready to shape what innovative behavioral health crisis care looks like for our community, we want you on our team! Your Leadership Scope: Oversee social work practice across Crisis Receiving Center, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Withdrawal Management Unit, and Behavioral Health Urgent Care Centers. Shape standards, supervise staff, and ensure trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from CSWE-accredited program
- LISW-S or LPCC-S in good standing in Ohio
- 5+ years post-Master's clinical social work in behavioral health
- 3+ years supervisory/leadership experience
- Advanced crisis intervention and trauma expertise
- Strong clinical supervision skills
- Leadership in complex healthcare environments
- Data-informed decision making
- Adherence to NASW Code of Ethics
Nice To Haves
- Crisis intervention or psychiatric emergency services experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical oversight for all crisis services social work staff
- Develop social work practice standards and evidence-based interventions
- Offer advanced consultation on complex cases
- Ensure person-centered outcomes for individuals in crisis
- Maintain active clinical practice connection
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Clinical Therapists and Case Managers
- Conduct individual/group clinical supervision per licensure requirements
- Develop training on trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
- Ensure adequate social work coverage in 24/7 environment
- Monitor performance and support professional growth
- Collaborate with Program Directors to enhance services
- Lead quality improvement initiatives
- Monitor key performance indicators
- Ensure regulatory compliance and best practices
- Partner with community agencies on care transitions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
