Director of Social Work - Geneva, United States - Generations Behavioral Health

Description

Job Description

Responsible for the provision of care to meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of all patients. This position ensures that each patient is included in healthcare decision-making, as well as works toward creating and sustaining an environment that humanizes and individualizes the care for each patient. This position serves as an advisor for patients and families in decisions about care for immediate needs, as well as aftercare. Provides range of clinical services to include, but not limited to, assessments of individual psychosocial needs, financial limitations, acute treatment and crisis prevention, as well as post-hospital care.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervises the following positions: Social Workers

Position Qualifications:

Master's degree required

LSW in Ohio required, LISW preferred

Four years of experience, minimal

In-depth knowledge of psychotherapy methods and available community resources

Understanding of resiliency and recovery in mental illness and substance abuse, and treatment approaches and techniques.

Key Responsibilities / Job Accountabilities:

• Ensures completion of individual, family, and group assessments.
• Provide short term crisis intervention, as needed.
• Assist patients and families with community resources for post-hospital needs.
• Submit reports to government and regulatory agencies, as required.
• Monitor patient progress toward discharge, ensuring completion of requirements within expected length of stay
• Assist patients and families with securing assistance services, as needed, e.g. Medicaid applications.
• Develops community network to remain current in resources available for patients, families, and providers.
• Plans and implements outreach activities for the community, including development of continuing education offerings.
• Oversees development of prevention, intervention, referral, and outreach services.
• Provides clinical consultation and supervision to unit social workers.
• Completes payroll for all social worker.

Additional Skills / Qualifications:

• Develops and monitors all service delivery for a diverse population.
• Coordinates services with other providers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Maintain an efficient, organized work environment.
• Maximizes office productivity through proficient use of appropriate software applications.
• Ensures compliance with organization goals and culture, as well as coaching and developing staff.
• Manages difficult customer situations; responds to requests for service and assistance.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSURES, REGISTRATIONS:

LSW in state of Ohio

BENEFITS:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401 (k)

Generous PTO and Holiday package