Senior Director, Clinical Social Services

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie is seeking a Clinical Social Worker Director to oversee the social services department, coordinate with the care team, and ensure the highest quality of patient social care and program implementation.

This position requires a Master’s in Social Work from an accredited school, state licensure, and at least one year of behavioral health social work experience; strong communication, organizational, and crisis intervention skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work from an accredited school.
• License required by State regulatory body for Social Workers.
• At least one year of social work experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee social service interventions and coordination with other disciplines.
• Lead treatment team in the social service department.
• Collaborate with medical staff, DON, and nursing staff.
• Perform crisis intervention and family communication.
• Maintain performance improvement activities and QM participation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem solving

Reading & following instructions

PC proficiency

DSM-V knowledge

Medical & psychiatric knowledge

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie is seeking a Clinical Social Worker Director to oversee the social services department, coordinate with the care team, and ensure the highest quality of patient social care and program implementation.

This position requires a Master’s in Social Work from an accredited school, state licensure, and at least one year of behavioral health social work experience; strong communication, organizational, and crisis intervention skills are essential.