Director of Clinical Services

Oceans Healthcare; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to oversee social services and supervise therapists and interns. The role ensures compliance with Joint Commission, state regulations, Oceans policies, and performance standards while guiding a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an LCSW and has leadership experience in psychiatry settings, with strong communication and supervisory skills to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have state licensure; LCSW in Louisiana; LCSW or LMSW in Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
• Master's in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and preferably at least three years of full-time experience in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical supervision of other social workers, therapists and interns.
• Provides clinical supervision of individual, group and family sessions for patients as indicated in supervisor notes.
• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and participates in chart reviews for quality assurance.
• Meets weekly or as required by state regulations with clinical staff to meet licensure or certification requirements as evidenced in supervisor notes.
• Supervises the clinical department including discharge and aftercare planning, completion of discharge summaries, completion of clinical documentation and providing guidance to the clinical staff.
• Reviews psychosocial documentation, completes outcome studies assessments and develops clinical notes.
• Establishes and maintains a supportive/directive leadership style to foster a positive organizational culture, making self available to staff and possibly providing LCSW supervision.
• Provides Clinical Social Work services, including group, individual, and family services, including communication in an age/disability/cultural sensitive milieu.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Assertive communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Time management

Education

MSW degree

3+ years psychiatry experience

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative, and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

The Director of Clinical Services (LCSW preferred) is responsible for supervision of the social services necessary to meet the legal, organizational, medical staff, and regulatory agency guidelines. Supervises therapy services, case management, education, and discharge planning. Provides guidance and supervision of other social workers, therapists, and interns. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' policies and procedures, and Performance Improvement Standards.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible the first of the month after 30 days.
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions:

• Provides clinical supervision of other social workers, therapists and interns.
• Provides clinical supervision of individual, group and family session for patients as indicated in the supervisor notes.
• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and participates in chart reviews for quality assurance.
• Meets weekly or as required by state regulations with clinical staff to meet licensure or certification requirements as evidenced in supervisor notes.
• Supervises the clinical department including the following functions: discharge and aftercare planning, completion of discharge summaries, completion of clinical documentation and providing guidance to the clinical staff.
• Reviews psychosocial documentation, completes outcome studies assessments and develops clinical notes.
• Establishes and maintains a supportive/directive leadership style to foster a positive organizational culture, making self available to staff and possibly providing LCSW supervision.
• Provides Clinical Social Work services, including group, individual, and family services, including communication in an age/disability/cultural sensitive milieu.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Educational / Experience Requirements:

Must have appropriate licensure by state; LCSW in Louisiana; LCSW or LMSW in Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Must possess one of the following: (1) a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and preferably at least three years of full-time experience in psychiatry.

Qualifications / Skills:

Excellent assertive communication skills. A sound leader who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster cooperation across departmental lines and manage information, environmental and fiscal resources to accomplish goals. Good writing and composition skills. Able to organize and prioritize a high-volume workload. Able to function with minimal supervision. Therapeutic Intervention De-escalation Education required. Ability to maintain overall good work attitude and interact cooperatively and professionally with other staff members. Basic competency in age/disability/cultural diversity needs of patients served and ability to relate to patients in a manner sensitive to those needs.

Subject to many interruptions. Pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. Can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. May experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Requires spending approximately 85% or more of the time inside a building, which offers protection.