What are the responsibilities and job description for the RUHS Social Services Director - UR-Case Management position at County of Riverside?
The most competitive candidates will possess acute care hospital experience along with behavioral health experience. Bilingual candidates are highly preferred.
Schedule: 9/80 after 90 days (negotiable)
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• Plan, organize and direct the work of the RUHS social service division; develop and administer the budget for the division; develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Provide consultation and guidance to subordinates on unusual, sensitive or complex case problems; train subordinates to work more effectively and efficiently through increased casework knowledge and skills.
• Train subordinates in the use of and assist in developing additional community resources; evaluate policies and procedures, and casework practices for effectiveness.
• Develop and implement changes to improve services; prepare grant proposals; coordinate the provision of social services with medical and/or nursing staff and patient support departments as necessary.
• Keep abreast of local, state, federal and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations and policies to ensure compliance; represent the department in contacts with public and private agencies or the community regarding social services.
• Supervise and perform the reporting of casework data; direct the preparation and maintenance of records, reports and correspondence.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree, preferably with a specialization in medical social work, or closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Two years as a medical social worker in a hospital or healthcare clinic or agency.
License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
Knowledge of: Principles of effective management; medical social casework principles and practices; psychological aspects of physical and emotional disturbances and mental deficiencies; characteristics of emotional and mental disorders including their effect on the individual in the community; mental health local community resources and community support systems; laws, regulations and policies standards of Joint Commission, federal and state regulatory agencies; techniques used in providing casework consultation to staff.
Ability to: Plan, organize and direct the social services of a hospital or health system; interpret regulatory agency policies and guidelines; organize County and community resources and contract providers to service and community and achieve program goals; define problems, develop and implement solutions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, community organizations and other hospital or health system divisions; prepare clear and concise reports.
Salary : $80,649 - $127,854
