Director of Social Services LCSW - Behavioral Health 322

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u003cpu003eu003cspanu003eFounded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And weu0027re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.u003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eAs part of the Telecare Family, the Riverside County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed locked acute inpatient program for adults, 18 years old, diagnosed with a serious mental illness, and are experiencing an acute mental health emergency. Admission is voluntary or involuntary (5150). The average stay is 5 -7 days.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEmployment Status:u003cspanu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cspanu003eu0026nbsp;Full-Timeu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePOSITION SUMMARYu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eThe Director of Social Services plans, implements and directs the Social Services Department, which provides casework services to members served and their families. The Director of Social Services also manages a team of social workers and discharge planners. Additional responsibilities include: coordination of the admission and discharge processes and maintaining a liaison with local hospitals and agencies.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholdersu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the Social Services Departmentu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Responsible for the administrative and clinical functioning of the Social Services Departmentu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned employees, frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance, and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvementu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Promotes and maintains harmonious and effective relationships and communications within the department and other departmentsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Thoroughly understands the legal/conservatorship system and provides in-service training to facility staff as neededu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Coordinates the Utilization Review Committee and assists in the development of associated proceduresu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Supervises and coordinates student intern placements within the Social Services Department. Provides leadership and clinical training to the facility staff and internsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Collaborates with other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the facilityu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Is available to assist at other Telecare facilities, which may involve limited travelu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Establishes on going relationships with local agencies and other resources necessary to affect a continuum of care for members served returning to the community. In doing so, assists Social Services staff in the assessment of members served readiness for dischargeu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Establishes staffing requirements and recommends to administration the number and classification of personnel to be employed. Directs the recruitment, selection and when necessary disciplinary action within the Social Services Departmentu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Establishes and maintains the job specifications and descriptions for department personnelu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Coordinates and consults with county Mental Health Services and staff of acute and long term in-patient psychiatric hospitals to facilitate admission and discharge of members servedu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Evaluates, by telephone and/or in person, prospective members served for admission. Consults with the department managers as necessary regarding the appropriateness of the admissionu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Manages the Social Services Department within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budgetu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Ensures that the facility is in compliance with all related state, federal and local licensing regulations and requirementsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Establishes and defines standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective careu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Assesses the quality of care rendered by the Social Services Department and ensures sound practiceu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program within the Social Services Department which includes frequent collaboration with other departments, employee education and a focus on monitoring departmental standards and actively removing barriers to the provision of high quality careu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention trainingu003cbr /u003eDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003eQUALIFICATIONSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eRequired: u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Two (2) years of direct service experience with persons with mental illness and two (2) years of supervisory experience with both professional and non professional staff in an inpatient or outpatient setting u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; A Masteru0026rsquo;s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the State of California and a valid California driveru0026rsquo;s license and insurability u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Must be at least 18 years of ageu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driveru0026rsquo;s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003eSKILLSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness, the ability to identify symptoms and the severity of illnessu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Ability to predict with reasonable accuracy a clientu0026rsquo;s appropriateness and ability to respond to treatmentu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Demonstrated ability to develop and write policies and procedures related to the care of persons with serious mental illness u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003ePHYSICAL DEMANDSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eThe employee is occasionally required to bend, push, pull, squat, climb and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach, twist and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive. u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003eEOE AA M/F/V/Disabilityu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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