Social Work Program Director - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina•Wayne County, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the administration, clinical and professional direction of the Social Work Department which includes 32 positions (Clinical Social Workers and Clinical Social Work Supervisors). Position is responsible for program development, supervisory assignment of staff and on-going planning for patient care delivery, integrative family involvement, discharge planning and coordination of service with community-based service agencies representing 38 counties of eastern North Carolina. The Social Work Program Director also has responsibility for development of policies and procedures for the Social Work Department; and assures the department remains compliant with the hospital's regulatory and accreditation requirements for active patient treatment. This is an exempt managerial position.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of social work experience, including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or Master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution, and five years of social work experience, including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of current social work principles, theories, methodologies and protocols
Thorough knowledge of techniques used in evaluating, assessing patients and families and developing appropriate treatment plans, placement and/or referrals
Considerable skill in planning, organizing and directing a comprehensive social work program
Considerable knowledge of community agencies, resources and placement facilities
Ability to develop and maintain good working rapport with staff, associates, community agencies, patients and families
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Responsibilities

Program development
Supervisory assignment of staff
On-going planning for patient care delivery
Integrative family involvement
Discharge planning
Coordination of service with community-based service agencies
Development of policies and procedures for the Social Work Department
Assures the department remains compliant with the hospital's regulatory and accreditation requirements for active patient treatment