What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Counseling Services, Orange County position at Social Work p.r.n.?
Description
Needed for full-time, permanent position in Orange County.
Coordinates, manages, supervises, and assures quality care is provided for all counseling services which includes but is not limited to : social work, spiritual care, bereavement, volunteer and complementary therapy services / programs
Interviews and hires candidates, and orients new hires for all positions for which administrative oversight is maintained
At times of peak census or in absence of staff, performs duties and functions of a social worker, such as : hospice patient / family assessment, establishing, implementing, and monitoring the plans of care for patients / family members and providing required interventions, properly documenting all efforts
Coordinates and leads a community-based spiritual care team
Plans, implements, and evaluates all counseling functions, including but not limited to :
oAssignment of patient / families to counseling staff and / or volunteers and monitoring to assure appropriate caseloads
Coordinates coverage of staff caseloads during staff absence or vacancy
Supervises / oversees and reviews all documentation to ensure compliance with hospice standards of practice
Conducts performance appraisals, including field evaluation visits of staff members annually, documenting as required by agency, and providing feedback to staff on observations and performance
Mentors and coaches staff to maximize performance; intervenes in performance or other work-related issues and informs and collaborates with Director of Clinical Services for any disciplinary concerns
Onboards all departmental staff and provides oversight and assessment of ongoing departmental needs and develops plans to address those needs
Leads monthly department meetings; participates in IDT meetings as required
Staffs and monitors support groups and all bereavement activities
Serves as a member of the Leadership Team
Conducts chart audits to ensure compliance with regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policy; initiates and monitors performance improvement projects related to department services; conducts complaint investigations in areas for which oversight is maintained
Rotates as administrator-on-call
Provides community outreach and education on relevant subject matter and schedules department staff for community outreach activities
Annual Salary Range : $90,000-$100,000.
Position Requirements
New York State Licensed Clinical SW (LCSW) or a related mental health degree is required
Minimum of five years' experience (hospice experience preferred) with a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience
Fully knowledgeable of Federal and State regulations governing hospice care and accrediting body standards (strongly preferred)
Flexible schedule that allows for periodic evening and weekend work as needed
Experience supervising volunteers and SW interns
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, EMRs and able to learn new software
Must have access to a car, valid driver's license, and current insurance for travel to patient locations and for field supervision as needed
This position is currently accepting applications.
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