DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the planning, developing, organizing,implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Departmentwithin the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State andlocal standards
• Develop and manage the initial contact asnecessary with the discharge planner, family or responsible party to initiatetour of facility and follow up procedures
• Assist in developing and implementing policiesand procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needsof the patient/resident
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport withintra-department personnel, other departments within the facility and outsidecommunity health, welfare and social agencies to ensure that social serviceprograms can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents
• Keep abreast of current federal and stateregulations as well as professional standards

QUALIFICATIONS &REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a current Social Work license, in goodstanding with the state (as required)
• Master’s Degree in Social Work required
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in along term care or behavioral health facility
• Must be able to organize and prioritize manytasks effectively
• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator,director and motivator

BENEFITS:

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand new, state ofthe art, 64 bed acute psychiatric hospital located in Sumter, South Carolina. Webelieve in helping people regain their life and live it to the fullest!

We are located at 3180 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29180 –visit us online at www.midlandsbehavioralhealth.com

*Drug Free, Smoke-Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets