Director of Social Work (Behavioral Health)

Yoso Recruiting; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Supportive leadership team

Opportunity to impact patient outcomes

Job summary

YOSO Recruiting is seeking a Director of Social Work in Tiffin, Ohio, to lead the clinical social services department in a high-acuity inpatient behavioral health setting. This role involves supervising social work staff, ensuring quality patient care, and serving as a key member of the leadership team.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, active Ohio licensure, and at least 2 years of relevant leadership experience. Benefits include paid time off and a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Experience working with adult and/or geriatric psychiatric populations.
• Strong knowledge of treatment planning and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to Social Workers and clinical staff.
• Oversee psychosocial assessments and treatment planning processes.
• Assist in the development of clinical programming and monitor quality standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Crisis intervention

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Active Ohio social work licensure (LSW, LISW)

Job description

Director of Social Work (Behavioral Health)

About the job Director of Social Work (Behavioral Health)

Director of Social Work

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Social Work to lead the clinical social services department within a high-acuity inpatient behavioral health setting. This leadership role is responsible for supervising social work staff, ensuring quality patient care, overseeing treatment planning and discharge processes, and serving as a key member of the multidisciplinary leadership team.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong clinical background in inpatient behavioral health, proven leadership experience, and a passion for helping patients and families navigate the treatment and recovery process.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Staff Management

• Provide leadership, supervision, and ongoing support to Social Workers and clinical staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development activities.
• Ensure staff compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new team members.

Patient Care & Treatment Planning

• Oversee psychosocial assessments, clinical documentation, and treatment planning processes.
• Ensure individualized treatment plans are developed, implemented, and reviewed in a timely manner.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical case reviews.
• Support crisis intervention efforts and complex patient care needs.
• Coordinate family involvement in treatment when clinically appropriate.
• Facilitate or oversee family therapy services and patient support groups.
• Lead discharge planning efforts, community referrals, and continuity of care initiatives.
• Collaborate with outside providers and community resources to support successful patient outcomes.

Program Development & Compliance

• Assist in the development and enhancement of clinical programming.
• Monitor quality, performance improvement, and documentation standards.
• Participate in hospital committees and leadership initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, accreditation, and organizational requirements.

Community & Referral Relations

• Build and maintain professional relationships with referral sources and community partners.
• Participate in outreach, education, and community engagement efforts.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the organization within the behavioral health community.

Qualifications Required

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Active Ohio social work licensure (LSW, LISW, or eligible per state requirements)
• Minimum 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting
• Experience working with adult and/or geriatric psychiatric populations
• Strong knowledge of treatment planning, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and clinical documentation

Preferred

• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• Prior inpatient psychiatric hospital experience
• Experience supervising clinical teams in a high-acuity behavioral health environment
• Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and payer standards
• Strong clinical leadership skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Collaborative team player
• Passionate about patient advocacy and quality care
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced inpatient behavioral health environment
• Paid time off and holidays
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes