Social Services/Rehab Dept. Manager-Behavioral Health

JOB SUMMARY:

This position plans, develops, coordinates and supervises the Social Services/Rehabilitation Department of the STP and other therapeutic activity programs which meet the needs and interests of each resident in the facility, observing all regulatory requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION:

· Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or other Social Services related fields from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:

· Five years direct service experience treating the chronically mentally ill or psychotic patients.

· Five years supervision with employee management in outpatient or inpatient setting.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:

· LCSW or LMFT in the State of California.

· Valid California Driver’s License

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

· Demonstrates leadership skills to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

· Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with serious and chronically mentally ill residents, staff, physicians, county agencies, and the public.

· Demonstrates understanding of psychiatric illness and treatment.

· Knowledge of Title 22, Patient’s Rights, STP Regulations, and OBRA.

· Thorough knowledge of Diagnoses, assessments and treatment planning.

Responsibilities:

· Supervise the Social Service Department and Rehabilitation Department

· Supervise and organize the provision of psycho-educational and activity groups and services of the Special Treatment Program (STP) schedule.

· Responsible for staff schedule making sure to provide adequate coverage for program activities.

· Supervises activities of volunteers and fieldwork students to the STP Department.

· Develops, reviews, and revises department and program policy and procedures as often as needed.

· Monitor the quality of written documentation in the electronic medical record (PCC) by conducting audits as needed.

· Conduct Care Plan Conferences (IDT), including assessment, treatment planning, county collaboration and direct treatment services.

· Reviews Special Treatment Program hours monthly and recommends activity treatment action plans for residents as needed.

· Represents Special Treatment Program by serving on facility committees.

· Communicates with County Case Workers and Conservators regarding admissions, pass card level, treatment, discharge readiness, and discharge plans of their residents.

· Conducts admission intakes and assessments as needed.

· Provide 1:1 Supervision for interns and all department staff (approximately 13 staff)

· Provide individual and direct group service to residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000