Director of Social Work & Quality Assurance
Director of Social Work & Quality Assurance
StarCare Lubbock
Lubbock-Levelland Area
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StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is seeking a full time Director of Social Work and Quality Assurance to join its outstanding team supporting people with mental illness at Sunrise Canyon Hospital (30-bed adult inpatient psychiatric hospital). The Director of Social Work will help create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. The Director of Social Work will work with patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. This setting shall provide patients with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. The Director of Social Work should be hardworking, motivated, empathetic, positive, and eager to learn.
Responsibilities
Schedule: This is a full-time/exempt position scheduled Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.
Qualifications
Skills & Abilities
Welcome To StarCare Specialty Health System, Where Your Passion For Making a Difference Thrives! At StarCare, We Imagine a Community Where All People Have Hope And The Opportunity To Achieve Their Full Potential For Health And Wellbeing. Here's Why You Should Choose StarCare
EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Responsibilities
- Developing and monitoring quality social work services ensuring that these are available to all persons admitted to Sunrise Canyon Hospital in accordance with Joint Commission, Medicare and Psychiatric Hospital Licensure requirements.
- Supervise and mentor other social work staff assigned to the hospital, while collaborating with leadership from other departments.
- Coordinate treatment planning and ensures appropriate court commitment procedures are followed for each patient.
- Conducts a minimum of one group per week and serves on all assigned hospital committees.
- Participate as a member of the treatment team to provide professional clinical social work services to provide for the holistic needs of the patient, to coordinate services in the hospital, and to provide for continuity across services.
- Serve on hospital committee (Program Administrative Committee and Medical Records Committee)
- Provide assessments, family and individual support.
- Serve as a liaison with available community resources.
- Complete social histories, discharge planning, and make post-discharge arrangements and other related duties.
- Complete required documentation; Communicate information to supervisor and other Center employees.
- Assist with special assignments or projects as needed.
Schedule: This is a full-time/exempt position scheduled Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in human services field and Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with (1) year full-time experience in the field of Mental Health with one (1) year of full-time supervision, required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.
- Knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment (phone, fax, copier, etc.) and personal computer with Microsoft office products is required.
Skills & Abilities
- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Working knowledge of PMAB and CPR
- Appropriate rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Joint Commission policies and procedures
- Infection control practices
- Knowledge of appropriate rules, regulations, and policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of hospital procedures and regulations
- Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
- Must have a Texas driver's license and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.
Welcome To StarCare Specialty Health System, Where Your Passion For Making a Difference Thrives! At StarCare, We Imagine a Community Where All People Have Hope And The Opportunity To Achieve Their Full Potential For Health And Wellbeing. Here's Why You Should Choose StarCare
- Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
- Comprehensive Care: StarCare offers a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
- Collaborative Environment: StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
- Professional Growth: StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration. Come grow your career with us!
- Legacy of Service: Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.
EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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