Position: Director of Social Services (LCSW) – Inpatient & IOP
Center for Behavioral Health Osage Beach|840 Passover Rd., Osage Beach, MO 65065
Are you a clinical leader passionate about elevating the standard of behavioral health care? We are seeking a Director of Social Services to lead our clinical team across Inpatient and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) settings. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will balance strategic program development, clinical supervision, and direct patient engagement to ensure our clients receive world-class mental health treatment.
As Director, you will report directly to the CEO/Administrator, serving as a cornerstone of our multi-disciplinary team and a mentor to our social services department.
What You’ll Do
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Lead & Mentor: Oversee program operations and provide clinical consultation, case planning oversight, and supervision to our dedicated social work staff.
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Direct Clinical Care: Maintain a limited caseload (0.5), conducting age-specific psychosocial evaluations and facilitating group, individual, and family therapy sessions.
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Program Growth: Drive the expansion of our Outpatient services (IOP, PHP, ECT, and Medical Management) while ensuring all protocols meet DNV standards and regulatory requirements.
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Strategic Planning: Develop and implement program goals, manage resources, and oversee the hiring and training of new clinical talent.
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Continuity of Care: Manage discharge planning and transition protocols to ensure patients move safely and effectively through different levels of care.
What We’re Looking For
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Licensure: Active LCSW is required.
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Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) is required.
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Experience: 1–3 years of clinical experience in a behavioral health hospital setting.
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Leadership: 2+ years of supervisory experience (preferred).
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Expertise: Experience in acute care settings and a strong understanding of psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
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Certifications: BLS/CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training provided post-hire).
What we will provide for you:
- Small hospital BIG opportunities
- Earned time off (ETO - 3 weeks accrued vacation time your first year)
- Sick leave and Family Sick leave
- Competitive benefits package, including 401K match
- The Health and Happiness of our employees is a top priority
- Casual environment, great staff to patient ratio
Ready to lead? Apply today to join our executive clinical team.
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