Director, Behavioral Health Social Work & Ambulatory

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Director of Social Work and Ambulatory Services to ensure high quality inpatient social work services and comprehensive aftercare planning. You will lead social workers, clinicians and ambulatory teams, oversee utilization management and program development, and drive regulatory compliance across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires an MSW, LICSW licensure in Massachusetts, 5 years of inpatient behavioral health experience, and 3+ years in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) is required.
• Massachusetts LICSW license is required.
• Minimum 5 years of inpatient behavioral health experience.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and ensures high quality inpatient social work services and aftercare planning that meets state and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and maintains revenue generating strategies related to admissions and patient capacity.
• Plans, monitors and manages department budgets within guidelines.
• Oversees utilization management and appeals; ensures compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Provides supervision to department managers and staff; develops staff through training and performance management.
• Collaborates with leadership and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in social work (MSW)

Massachusetts LICSW license

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Director of Social Work and Ambulatory Services to ensure high quality inpatient social work services and comprehensive aftercare planning. You will lead social workers, clinicians and ambulatory teams, oversee utilization management and program development, and drive regulatory compliance across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires an MSW, LICSW licensure in Massachusetts, 5 years of inpatient behavioral health experience, and 3+ years in