Director

Req #0000264187 · Behavioral and Mental Health · Full-Time, Salaried · Day Shift · Clara Maass Medical Center · Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program · 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109

About the role

The Director of Social Work, Behavioral Health oversees the daily operations of the Inpatient Social Workers, Inpatient Adjunct Therapy Department, and the Intensive Outpatient Program, ensuring they meet all regulatory and safety standards. With an operational focus on the growth and development of outpatient services, the Director collaborates with inpatient units, PESS, and other outside referral sources, providing the gateway for patients to enter the program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the inpatient social work and adjunct therapy teams and their role in the interdisciplinary team as it relates to patient care
• Supervise the milieu and service coordination, supervise direct care and ancillary staff, and review therapy notes, discharge plans, and other documentation and data to ensure compliance with the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, DMAHS (Medicaid), The Joint Commission, and CMS
• Develop and maintain Policies and Procedures
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings and morning huddles
• Take an active role in Performance Improvement and Patient Satisfaction
• Maintain communication with the Medical staff inclusive of clinical director and APNs
• Ensure departments are in compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations
• Maintain positive relationships with all customers, employees, physicians, patients, visitors, and guests
• Utilize a variety of feedback to improve processes and services to meet and exceed customer needs
• Use sound employee relations practices and maintain high levels of visibility and accessibility
• Follow through on all customer requests and inquiries in a timely fashion
• Utilize principles of CQI in all work situations
• Seek feedback and recommendations from others to improve the quality, processes, and services
• Contribute to improving quality services and productivity (take initiative to continually evaluate work, report problems, suggest solutions, and try new ideas)
• Effectively allocate and schedule resources
• Project and appropriately staff the unit/department to effectively function to demand
• Utilize resources, both labor and non-labor, to maximize efficiency and quality
• Adhere to budgetary guidelines and targets; proactively manage budget variances and causes
• Determine priorities and organize work and time to meet them
• Follow sound employee retention techniques; effective selection and interviewing, recognition, fair and timely discipline, and ongoing performance feedback
• Interact constructively, tactfully, and diplomatically with others and resolve conflicts effectively
• Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to maintain a diverse workforce
• Complete tasks and assignments in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
• Remain positive and focused despite obstacles and setbacks
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency in completing assignments
• Organize multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously to accomplish goals
• Evaluate the results of planned care for clinical appropriateness, effectiveness, and attainment of identified patient outcomes
• Manage a caseload of assigned patients in collaboration with other members of the treatment team
• Document clinical data according to agency standards and protocols
• Integrate department services with the facility's primary functions
• Direct patient care in a manner which ensures patients, significant others, and associates are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion
• Interview, select, promote, and terminate staff per established hospital policies and Federal/State Laws
• Determine the qualifications and competence of department personnel who provide patient care services and who are not licensed independent practitioners
• Promote staff effectiveness/competency through goal setting, role modeling, and provision of learning opportunities
• Develop/revise plan for patient care delivery in assigned areas
• Identify and correct actual/potential problems
• Recommend/select appropriate indicators to measure performance
• Communicate QA & QI findings as required
• Ensure the provision of Patient Family education

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Social Work
• Master's degree in Social Work
• Current NJ Social Work licensure as an LCSW with certification to provide Clinical Supervision
• Minimum of 3 years experience in an outpatient or inpatient setting with proven Supervisory experience
• Successful completion of all system/facility required orientation and annual education and competency programs

Pay

Annual salary range: $100,000 – $120,000. The compensation offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience. This range reflects the anticipated annual salary for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

Schedule

Full-Time, Salaried, Day Shift

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through Partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more)