Director Social Work

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Social Work oversees the daily operations of the Behavioral Health ED/Access Center and the Behavioral Health Inpatient Social Work Department. The role provides clinical supervision to Behavioral Health Access Center and inpatient social work staff, and supervises the Supervisor of Outpatient Family Program and Counseling Services. The Director monitors Behavioral Health social work standards of practice and provides clinical and managerial oversight, administrative and/or functional supervision of assigned staff, and contributes to the development and implementation of hospital and behavioral health clinical programming, policies, and procedures. The position also supports continuous improvement in patient care and treatment quality, leadership and team building, staff compliance with local, state, and Joint Commission standards, oversight of the environment of care, and efficient resource management. This is a temporary, six-month, on-site position with an anticipated start date of January 2027. Travel to multiple facilities is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school.
At least 5 years of experience in Behavioral Health.
At least 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity.
Competency in fiscal management, program development, program implementation, and staff supervision.
New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW).
Attend the hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.
Ability to travel to multiple facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing both inpatient and outpatient services.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of the Behavioral Health ED/Access Center and Behavioral Health Inpatient Social Work Department.
Provide clinical supervision to Behavioral Health Access Center and inpatient social work staff.
Supervise the Supervisor of Outpatient Family Program and Counseling Services.
Monitor Behavioral Health social work standards of practice.
Provide clinical and managerial oversight and administrative and/or functional supervision of assigned staff.
Contribute to and implement hospital and behavioral health clinical programming, policies, and procedures.
Support continuous improvement in the quality of patient care and treatment.
Provide leadership and team building.
Monitor and implement staff compliance with local, state, and Joint Commission regulatory standards.
Oversee the environment of care and manage resources efficiently.