Director of Social Services

Freedom Behavioral; Ferriday (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral is seeking a Social Services Director in Louisiana to lead our social services program, ensuring compliance with regulations and high-quality patient care. You will supervise therapy services and collaborate with therapists, case managers, discharge planners, and QA teams to shape treatment plans.

The role emphasizes leadership, interdisciplinary teamwork, and strong communication, with a commitment to culturally sensitive care for diverse patients.

Qualifications

• LCSW license in good standing in Louisiana.
• Three+ years of full-time psychiatric care experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills for high-volume workload.
• Ability to work under supervision and with a team.
• Expertise in therapeutic interventions and de-escalation.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and oversight of therapy sessions per treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on chart reviews and QA.
• Lead discharge and aftercare planning and clinical documentation.
• Offer therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and family settings.
• Maintain culturally sensitive, patient-centered care.
• Oversee psychosocial assessments and ensure accurate clinical notes.

Skills

LCSW license

Supervisory oversight

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

De-escalation techniques

Job description

As a Social Services Director, you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, responsible for leading our social services program to meet all legal, organizational, medical, and regulatory standards. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of therapists, case managers, and discharge planners to ensure the highest quality care for our patients. This role is essential in shaping treatment plans and ensuring the well-being of those in our care.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Provide supervision and oversight for individual, group, and family therapy sessions, ensuring quality and adherence to treatment plans.
• Team Collaboration: Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, participating in chart reviews and contributing to quality assurance efforts.
• Comprehensive Care: Lead discharge and aftercare planning, provide clinical documentation, and guide clinical staff in effective patient care.
• Clinical Counseling Services: Offer therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and family settings, tailored to the needs of each patient. Maintain a culturally sensitive and patient-centered approach.
• Ongoing Development: Supervise and approve psychosocial assessments and ensure clinical notes are comprehensive and accurate.

Skills

• Required: LCSW license in good standing with the State of Louisiana. Can provide supervisory/oversight support if no LCSW license.
• Preferred: At least three years of full-time experience in psychiatric care.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision and with a team.
• Expertise in therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques.

Freedom Behavioral provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.