DIR - SOCIAL WORK SVCS 88329

Horizon Health, the national leader in the management of inpatient psychiatric programs, together with Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville, AR, seeks a Director of Social Work for our 20-bed inpatient, Geriatric Behavioral Health Program.

The Social Work Director assists the Program Director in the supervision and management of the Social Work Function within psychiatric services. The Social Work Director is responsible for providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. The Social Worker Director assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Social Workers Director can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Social Worker Director effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. The Social Worker Director will have clinical supervision for Social Workers and Therapist.

• At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations
• Maintains Knowledge of, and demonstrates respect for patient rights
• Supports Hospital mission, goals and objectives
• Supports Company/corporate objectives
• Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance. Is on 24-hour call to respond to emergencies
• Serves as a liaison to Social Services Department of client hospital assuring consistency of Social Work Policy and Procedure and patient care between Horizon Social Services and client hospital Social Services Staff
• Designs and Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data
• Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested
• Actively involved in assessing patient progress and communicating results and trends to supervisor and treatment team
• Develops and implements orientation and competency checklist for all new social workers
• Develops in-service training and education programs for all social service staff
• Ensures all social services staff complete assignments, treatment plans, progress notes and other reporting data in a timely and quality fashion
• Completes the schedule for staff to assure social service coverage
• Assures that the individual group0 and family therapy provide by the staff is high quality and consistent with regulatory agency requirements
• Conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
• Conducts family therapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles/psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
• Conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques
• Conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.
• Conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material
• Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor
• Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed.
• Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
• Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources, and makes effective contact with disposition sources
• Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams
• Submits timely and accurate CQI outcome data on a weekly basis
• Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor
• Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process
• Actively participates in department processes as requested
• Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director
• Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
• Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
• Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed
• Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, hospital and company competencies and training expectations
• Participates as an active member of the Referral Development Team
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

• A master’s degree or above from an accredited college with a major in Social Work (MSW) or similar field
• Must have a valid state license in Social Work as required by the state in which the Social Worker will be providing services (must be LCSW or state equivalent)
• Preferred, minimum 10 years of experience in a similar position and/or industry
• If applicable, may serve as Director of Social Services for DPU
• If applicable, may serve as IOP Administrator
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols
• Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• Proficient in software applications
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manager anger, fear, hostility and/or violence of others appropriately
• Maintains a positive attitude/public image while in the facility and in all work-related activities outside the facility

Language Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
• Ability to write detailed correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.

Competencies

• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Communicates effectively with families, agencies and referral sources conveying a positive and professional image
• Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
• Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
• Displays competent, effective interviewing and report-writing skills
• Completes competent, clear progress notes and assessments according to program policies and procedures

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