What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Unity Clarksville?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Full Time - Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
The Director of Social Services provides effective clinical services to include group, individual and family therapy as ordered by the physician. This position is responsible for developing and implementing individualized treatment plans utilizing therapeutically recognized interventions and directing the overall clinical social and activity therapies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to:
- Collaborate with discharge planners and other community referral sources to assure provision of appropriate social services to patients admitted to the facility
- Interview patient, families or significant others to complete a thorough assessment; collect data pertinent to treatment and discharge planning within 72 hours of admission
- Provide individual, group and family therapy to address specific issues identified in the treatment plan
- Complete necessary documentation corrections as identified by the Compliance Officer within policy guidelines
- Audit active and closed charts for compliance
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings weekly
- Conduct monthly in-service with the activity therapist and discharge coordinator
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge in completing and conducting psychosocial assessments, social history, and assessing high social risk cases
- Comprehensive knowledge in counseling for patient, family, and caregivers regarding mental health
- Comprehensive knowledge of treatment plans, goals, and modalities that are patient specific
- Ability to work in stressful, crisis, or unpredictable situations and maintain a positive attitude
Required Work Experience:
- One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals required
- Two (2) or more years of clinical experience with geriatrics preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services related field
- L.C.S.W. or another clinical license or certification preferred
- CPR certification preferred
Other Requirements:
- Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
Physical Requirements:
- Job may require occasional lifting of objects up to 25 pounds
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises support staff including scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions or discharges
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
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Education
Preferred- Masters or better in Social Work
Licenses & Certifications
Required- CPI Certification
- CPR Certification
- Master Social Worker