Lead Social Worker (LCSW) | Full Time | Social Services at Adventist Health

Vallejo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

78.87

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Services Planning, Departmental Operations Management, Budget Development, Policy Revision, Staffing Management, Quality Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Supervision, Patient Safety Culture, Clinical Standards Establishment, Business Strategy Assessment, Financial Viability, Revenue Enhancement, Cost Management, Staff Productivity Management, Recruiting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

For more than 30 years, Adventist Health Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential. We are comprised of a freestanding 61-bed facility with short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults. We also provide partial hospitalization programs for adults. Our extensive range of treatment programs are designed to foster empowerment, connection and a meaningful life. Vallejo offers one of the most versatile locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Vallejo's proximity to San Francisco and Oakland's vibrant art, food and sports entertainment venues is unparalleled. Vallejo's historic downtown, waterfront and ease of access to the world-class Napa Valley provide many local opportunities for exploring. Job Summary: Plans, organizes, directs, defines and controls mental health services provided by the facility. Ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of all departmental operations. Manages all departmental personnel, develops and maintains budget, reviews and revises policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate staffing, quality assessment/improvement. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing department. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required * Master's Degree: Preferred * Seven years' related experience: Preferred * 5-7 years leadership experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Registered Nurse (RN) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) licensure in the state of practice: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: * Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Required Essential Functions: * Creates and drives a culture and environment of superior quality and patient safety, while maintaining regulatory compliance at the highest standards. Works closely with medical directors and appropriate medical staff to establish clinical standards, discuss organization patient care performance problems and needs, and to establish the overall direction for services. Ensures patient care units maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory and other standards on a regular basis. * Assesses unit business strategies on a regular basis, and develops new and creative programs and services in response to documented market demands. Ensures financial viability and stewardship through revenue enhancement and cost management systems. Keeps staff productivity at the requested level. Seeks out new clinical and/or non-clinical business opportunities that are consistent with the overall organizational strategic goals. * Supervises the quality and effectiveness of patient care delivered by assigned employees in the patient care units in consultation with other members of the management team. Evaluates overall patient care and related activities to ensure consistency with organizational strategies and objectives. Motivates staff to achieve maximal patient potential and satisfaction. * Establishes staffing ratios within allotted nursing hours. Maintains and meets expectations for all competencies, license, certifications and educational requirements. Manages patient care and related staff by participating in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, promoting and discharging staff, as needed. Conducts annual employee performance evaluations. * Creates engaging workplaces and program strategies that meet the future healthcare needs of the community by using new and modernized technology. Empowers and encourages others to contribute creative and innovative approaches to achieve continuous improvement. Promotes effective safety and infection control practices among employees and in the environment. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

This role plans, organizes, directs, defines, and controls mental health services, ensuring departmental efficiency while managing personnel, budgets, and policy revisions. The Lead Social Worker supervises staff activities, maintains regulatory compliance, and drives a culture of superior quality and patient safety.