Director of Clinical Services/Social Services (DCSS)

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

$130K — $160K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California.
  • Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field (MSW, MFT).
  • 3+ years of experience in a clinical setting, including a minimum of 1 year in behavioral or psychiatric care.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing teams of 10 or more.
  • Strong understanding of case management and crisis intervention principles.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement policies for the Clinical/Social Services Department.
  • Ensure high-quality patient care through effective coordination and communication.
  • Monitor and evaluate departmental programs, making necessary modifications to improve services.
  • Oversee case management and psychotherapeutic services for patients and families.
  • Supervise associate-level therapists during their licensure hours.

Benefits

  • Over three weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance.
  • Pet insurance and accident insurance options available.
  • 401k retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement program to support continuing education.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Director of Clinical and Social Services (DCSS) Creates, directs, and implements the policies and procedures for the Clinical/Social Services Department. Ensures a high level of quality care and services for patients by coordinating and communicating operational procedures to staff and various departments. Monitors, evaluates, and modifies programs while adhering to company guidelines and standards. Directs and manages day-to-day operations for our Clinical Services department and staff. Responsible for oversight of case management and psychotherapeutic services to all patients and their families; to serve as a member of inter-disciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy, and ensure the delivery of quality treatment to patients and their families.

Provides supervision of licensure hours to those associate-level therapists.

The DCSS must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this position.

The Annual Salary for this position is based on experience and is anticipated to be between $130,000 - $160,000 per year.

Requirements

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE

Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such as a High School Diploma, a Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field (MSW, MFT) and a minimum of 3 years of similar experience, with at least 1 year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting, we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work.

The DCSS must also have a current CA License as LCSW.

If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, or specific experience as a Director of Clinical or Social Services, then your application to this position will be moved to the shortlist of candidates.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

Our patients, our community, and our co-workers RELY on us to be committed to their wellness,

Through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, we can and we will make a difference not just here in Bakersfield, but throughout our extended communities.

You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date.

If you don't have a current CPR certification, just let us know and we'll make sure you get it before you start -- and even cover the cost for you.

Additionally, you'll complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique and Verbal De-escalation Training during your orientation so that you know how and when to engage when such an event occurs.

  • Exceptional Leadership skills.
  • Experience in inpatient and outpatient social services.
  • A clear understanding of case management, time management, and crisis intervention common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crises intervention practice.
  • Knowledge of acute psychological disorders; advanced principles of abnormal psychology as specifically applied to adults and adolescents.
  • Familiarity with follow-up resource services.
  • Skills in conducting marital and family group therapy.
  • Experience navigating complex work schedules in a 24/7 environment of care
  • Experience leading a team of direct reports of 10 or more employees.
  • Licensed LCSW preferred (LMFT with Master's also sufficient)


Benefits

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community.

*Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).

Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include:
  • Paid Time Off
    • over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!!!
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Discounted Meals
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

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