Director of Social Services

About Us
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90 bed facility situated on 8.8 acres.
We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification.
Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community.
By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day.
BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions.
Compassion
Acceptance
Respect
Empowerment
Sincerity
Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care.
This is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, exceptional leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Job Summary
Creates, directs, and implements the policies and procedures for the SocialServices Department. Ensures a high level of quality care and services for patients by coordinating and communicating operational procedures to staff and various departments. Monitors, evaluates, and modifies programs while adhering to company guidelines and standards. Directs and manages day-to-day operations for our Social Services Department and staff. Responsible for oversight of case management and psychotherapeutic services to all patients and their families inpatient and outpatient. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy and assures the delivery of quality treatment to patients and their families.
The Director of Social Services provides supervision of licensure hours to those providing psychotherapeutic services to all patients and their families.
The Annual Salary for this position is based on experience and is anticipated to be between $120,000 - $140,000 per year.
Requirements
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE
Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such as a High School Diploma, a Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field (MSW, MFT) and a minimum of 3 years of similar experience, with at least 1 year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting, we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work.
The Director of Social Services must also have a current CA License as LCSW or LMFT.
If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, or specific experience as a Director of Social Services, then your application to this position will be moved to the shortlist of candidates.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
Our patients, our community, and our co-workers RELY on us to be committed to their wellness,
Through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, we can and we will make a difference not just here in Bakersfield, but throughout our extended communities.
You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date.
If you don't have a current CPR certification, just let us know and we'll make sure you get it before you start -- and even cover the cost for you.
Additionally, you'll complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique and Verbal De-escalation Training during your orientation so that you know how and when to engage when such an event occurs.
Exceptional Leadership skills.
Experience in inpatient and outpatient social services.
A clear understanding of case management, time management, and crisis intervention common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crises intervention practice.
Knowledge of acute psychological disorders; advanced principles of abnormal psychology as specifically applied to adults and adolescents.
Familiarity with follow-up resource services.
Skills in conducting marital and family group therapy.
Experience navigating complex work schedules in a 24/7 environment of care
Experience leading a team of direct reports of 10 or more employees.
Licensed LCSW or LMFT
Benefits
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community.
*Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).
Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include:
Paid Time Off
over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!!!
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Accident Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Discounted Meals
Employee Assistance Program
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT