This Position is Located in Greenville, MS.

POSITION SUMMARY:The Clinical Social Service Director assumes responsibility for the functioning and communication within the socialservice department. The Clinical Social Services Director participates as an integral professional member of a multi-disciplinaryteam, implementing and assisting in the supervision of social service interventions to patients. The Clinical Social Services Directoroversees the implementation of interventions performed by other disciplines with the social service department. Theseother disciplines, include the Discharge Planner, Case Manager, and Activity Therapist, along with other social serviceemployees. The Clinical Social Services Director works in collaboration with other clinical departments through consultation withthe medical staff, DON, and nursing staff. The Clinical Social Services Director works to facilitates resolution of concerns in thepatient population identified and ensures that services, programing and patient’s social needs meet the highest quality ofcare. The Clinical Social Services Director demonstrates understanding and interpretation of facility policies to ensure that policiesare adhere to. Furthermore, the Clinical Social Services Director demonstrates a strong knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders;cognitive, emotional, and developmental, social and behavioral. Additional duties include, performs crisis intervention,special case conferences, family communication, and takes a lead role in the treatment team process. In addition,maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates QM activities. The Clinical SocialServices Director adheres to the highest ethical standards regarding patient care and rights. The Clinical Social Services Director facilitatescommunication to outside agencies to ensure that these patient rights, care, and needs are met. The Clinical Social Services Directorassists with formulating the budgetary needs with the social service department.PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Education:Master’s in Social Work form an accredited school of social workLicense:Licensed through the State by the Regulatory Body that is vested to bestow licensure toSocialWorkersExperience:One year experience performing duties as a Social Worker in a Behavioral Health settingAdditional RequirementEffective verbal communication skillsEffective organizational skillsEffective interpersonal skillsAnalytical problem solving skillsAbility to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructionsProficient knowledge of PC computersBasic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteriaBasic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditionsCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:Photo IDSocial Security Card/Driver’s LicensePrimary Source Verification of educationCopy of clinical license (LCSW)CPRBehavioral Management Training