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Assistant Clinical Director - Social Services

Lake Behavioral Hospital · Waukegan, IL · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$70k–$77k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

The Assistant Clinical Director is responsible for providing leadership and strategic planning for the social services programs at the facility. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality social services and supports the achievement of the facility’s performance goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing administrative processes and management systems related to social services
  • Fostering a collaborative team environment
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
  • Leading the development and implementation of social services programs
  • Strategic planning, program evaluation, and staying current on clinical techniques
  • Collaborating with management, promoting a positive environment
  • Supervising patient treatment plans, overseeing staff and interns, and ensuring timely completion of psychosocial assessments
  • Participation in facility committees, oversight of family visitation, and maintaining quality standards across social services
  • Collaborating with community agencies to support clinical services, education, and recruitment
  • Maintaining strong relationships with referral sources, coordinating resources for marketing, and supporting staff involved in referral development
  • Ensuring a welcoming environment for guests, maintaining professional communication, and providing ongoing orientation for patients and families
  • Overseeing staff supervision, evaluations, and orientation for new employees
  • Facilitating ongoing education and professional development, coordinating staffing schedules to meet patient needs, and ensuring effective communication among staff and other departments to support smooth program operations

Requirements

  • Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field preferred
  • Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in psychiatric/mental health field, with a one (1) year experience in leadership management
  • Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor preferred
  • Additional Requirements: A strong knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards

Qualifications

  • A strong knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards

Skills

  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
  • Knowledge of clinical techniques and regulatory standards

Benefits

  • 401(k) + matching
  • Health insurance
  • 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
  • Employee engagement events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee recognition program
  • Free parking

Pay

$70,000 - $77,000 salary

Schedule

8-hour shifts Tuesday – Saturday 8am-4:30pm

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