Director, Social Services

Haven Behavioral Healthcare • Full-time • Wilmington, DE, United States • 3w ago

About Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester

Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester is a new 72-bed facility providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facility. The culture of our hospital is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven of West Chester.

Why Haven

A small family like environment where focus is on patient outcomes.
Dedicated, passionate leaders who are hands-on and accessible.
Competitive pay and benefits package.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Oversees the operations of the Social Services and Activity Therapy department, including assessment, program development/implementation and discharge planning.
Actively participates in the Performance Improvement and Risk Management programs.
Interprets accreditation and regulatory standards and implements processes to ensure compliance.
Develops and implements goals, policies and protocols.
Provides patient care as outlined in the Social Service staff job description when necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the department.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Social Work

EXPERIENCE:

Three years program and/or service management experience working with clinical multidisciplinary teams.
Five years social work experience with at least one year experience working with behavioral health populations in an acute care setting.
Clinical training in evidenced-based treatment modalities.
Prior management experience.

BENEFITS