What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at KidsPeace?
🌟 Director of Social Services - Hospital
💙 About Us
KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.
🧠 Position Overview
The Director of Social Services (DSS) is responsible for overseeing and monitoring all clinical staff and functions for the Hospital.Additionally, the DSS oversees the hospital therapeutic activities program.
🎁 What We Offer
- $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus – A warm welcome for joining our mission
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous PTO
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and even pet insurance
- Supportive Culture – A team environment built on collaboration, respect, and compassion
🎓 Qualifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years experience or Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) with 5 years experience required in order to provide clinical supervision necessary for Social Workers or LPC eligible clinicians to obtain licensure.
- Minimum two years of direct clinical supervision required.
- Minimum two years of direct treatment experience with children /adolescents required.
- Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver's license.
💬 Why Join KidsPeace?
- KidsPeace Psychiatric Hospital is a one-of-a-kind hospital, dedicated solely to healing and addressing the unique mental and behavioral health care needs of children and young adults experiencing severe crises. The 110-bed facility, located in Orefield, PA on the Orchard Hills Campus, is licensed and Joint Commission-accredited. Serving children, adolescents and young adults, the hospital provides unique short-term programs tailored to stabilize and assess treatment needs.
📩 Ready to Make an Impact?
- Apply today and become part of a team where your work truly matters.