Director of Social Services

Responsibilities

Director of Clinical Services

Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services(as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with alcohol and substance use disorders.  The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high quality care.

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

 Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

The Director of Social Services is responsible for complete oversight of the Social Services team with Aurora.  Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of Social Work, therapy planning, maintain compliance in all aspects, serve as a liaison between therapist, patients, patient families, discharge and other staff.  Provides administrative and supervision for all Social Services staff regarding scheduling, training, hiring, disciplinary action, etc..  Provides clinical services and support assessment, discharge, and nursing as needed.

1. Manages all aspects for outpatient and inpatient services, including scheduling, payroll, hiring, orientation, training, data tracking and trending
2. Assists Administrator in operational duties and provide daily/weekly/monthly reporting
3. Serves as a patient and family liaison with therapist and patient advocacy
4. Coordinates all aspects of patient case management. Address issues and concerns from patients, patient families and staff. Responsible for Court and involuntary commitment in reference to DE and Court dates.
5. Supervises cognitive behavioral therapies. Responsible for providing therapy coverage 7 days per week and maintain compliance and development for inpatient services.
6. Work with assessment, discharge and nursing to coordinate flow of patients. Provides back-up call for Assessment staff.
7. Policy and Procedure development and review for facility and CMS Documentation standards. Responsible for oversight of Friendly data tracking and input
8. Facilitates process groups and education groups.
9. Ensures charges are documented.
10. Oversight with referring and receiving community agencies such as Aiken Senior Life and Lyft Transportation
11. Communicates with referral sources to ensure satisfaction and coordination of care.
12. Ensures collection, review and incorporation of customer feedback to improve services.
13. PHP/IOP Development and identification of inpatient step-down. Oversee treatment teams and data input. Monthly chart auditing review and reporting.
14. Provide clinical supervision for interns, inpatient and outpatient staff.
15. On-call for administration required.
16. Other duties as needed.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. 

If you have questions regarding this position, feel free to reach out to Victoria Luciano at 803-641-5631 or email at [email protected] .

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social Work or CMHC.

Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient BH setting in a supervisory position.

License or Registration Requirements: State licensure required(LMSW, LISW, LPC, or similar license).

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