Director of Clinical Services / LCSW

Oceans Healthcare; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Compensation

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin is seeking a Director of Clinical Services (LCSW preferred) to supervise social services and therapy for adults and seniors. You will oversee discharge planning and ensure adherence to Joint Commission, federal and state guidelines.

Lead a multidisciplinary team, guide clinical staff, review outcomes, and maintain high documentation standards while fostering a collaborative culture within Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin.

Qualifications

• Must hold state social work licensure (LCSW preferred).
• Strong leadership and supervision capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical supervision of social workers, therapists and interns.
• Oversees individual, group and family sessions as indicated by supervisor notes.
• Participates on the multi-disciplinary team and conducts chart reviews for QA.
• Leads licensure/certification meetings and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Oversees discharge planning and clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Supervision

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Education

LCSW licensure

LMSW considered

State licensure in TX or multi-state

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 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 multi-disciplinary 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 after care planning, completion of discharge summaries, completion of clinical documentation and providing guidance to the clinical staff.
• Review psychosocial documentation, completion of outcome studies assessments and development of clinical notes.
• Establishes and maintains a supportive/directive leadership style to foster a positive organizational culture making self available to staff and possible providing LCSW supervision.
• Provides Clinical Social Work services; including group, individual and family services including communication in an age/disability/cultural sensitive mileu.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Educational / Experience Requirements:

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

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 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.