Hospital Clinical Social Services Director

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville•Greenville, MS

About The Position

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospital Clinical Social Services Director to lead and oversee the Social Services Department. The Director is responsible for the department’s overall functioning, communication, and effectiveness, including coordinating social service operations, supervising clinical and support staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting high-quality patient care throughout the treatment continuum. The role oversees Case Management, Discharge Planning, Activity Therapy, and IOP services and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. The Director collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, administration, and other clinical departments to provide comprehensive psychosocial services, discharge planning, family involvement, and continuity of care. The position also leads performance improvement initiatives, participates in quality management activities, and ensures adherence to hospital policies, patient rights standards, and regulatory requirements. The role requires a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field and at least one year of behavioral health experience. A relevant behavioral health license and supervisory or leadership experience are preferred.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Minimum of one year of behavioral health experience.
Strong leadership and staff development skills.
Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, DSM-5 criteria, and behavioral health treatment modalities.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of patient rights, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), LPC, LMSW, or equivalent behavioral health licensure.
Supervisory or leadership experience in a psychiatric hospital or behavioral health setting.
Experience with treatment planning, discharge planning, case management, and utilization review.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise Social Services Department operations.
Provide leadership to Case Management, Discharge Planning, Activity Therapy, and IOP services.
Monitor departmental performance and patient outcomes; participate in strategic planning, quality initiatives, and performance improvement activities.
Assist with departmental budgeting and resource management.
Participate in the administrative on-call rotation.
Conduct and oversee psychosocial assessments; facilitate treatment planning and multidisciplinary team participation.
Coordinate discharge planning, aftercare services, and continuity of care, including patient transitions.
Provide individual, family, and group interventions as clinically indicated; assist with crisis intervention and special case conferences.
Serve as a patient advocate and liaison among patients, families, and community agencies.
Attend daily clinical and utilization review meetings and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Assist with developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and communicate treatment recommendations.
Collaborate with Medical Staff, Nursing, and Administration regarding patient needs and discharge barriers.
Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, State Licensure, HIPAA, and hospital policies.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and ensure required discharge plans, referrals, family contacts, releases of information, and reporting are completed.
Support survey readiness and regulatory compliance activities and participate in Quality Management and Performance Improvement initiatives.
Develop relationships with community agencies, referral sources, and outpatient providers; coordinate referrals and community resource utilization.
Facilitate communication with outside agencies and promote continuity of care through community partnerships.