Social Work Director- (RUHS Social Services Director)

About The Position

RUHS Social Services Director

Required

Two years of experience as a medical social worker in a hospital or healthcare system required .

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Required

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and directs the medical social services program at the Riverside University Health System (RUHS); coordinates the program with other agencies and the community; and performs other related duties as required.

The RUHS Social Services Director class is characterized by its responsibility for managing and coordinating medical social services at the RUHS-Medical Center or Care Clinics. This position reports to a Director of Nursing Services or to an appropriate RUHS senior level manager.

Meet the Team!

Examples Of Essential Duties

Plan, organize and direct the work of the RUHS social service division; develop and administer the budget for the division; develop and implement policies and procedures. Provide consultation and guidance to subordinates on unusual, sensitive or complex case problems; train subordinates to work more effectively and efficiently through increased casework knowledge and skills. Train subordinates in the use of and assist in developing additional community resources; evaluate policies and procedures, and casework practices for effectiveness. Develop and implement changes to improve services; prepare grant proposals; coordinate the provision of social services with medical and/or nursing staff and patient support departments as necessary. Keep abreast of local, state, federal and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations and policies to ensure compliance; represent the department in contacts with public and private agencies or the community regarding social services. Supervise and perform the reporting of casework data; direct the preparation and maintenance of records, reports and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Master's degree, preferably with specialization in medical social work, from a recognized school of social work.

Experience: Two years as a medical social worker in a hospital or healthcare clinic or agency.

Knowledge of: Principles of effective management; medical social casework principles and practices; psychological aspects of physical and emotional disturbances and mental deficiencies; characteristics of emotional and mental disorders including their effect on the individual in the community; mental health local community resources and community support systems; laws, regulations and policies standards of Joint Commission, federal and state regulatory agencies; techniques used in providing casework consultation to staff.

Ability to: Plan, organize and direct the social services of a hospital or health system; interpret regulatory agency policies and guidelines; organize County and community resources and contract providers to service and community and achieve program goals; define problems, develop and implement solutions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, community organizations and other hospital or health system divisions; prepare clear and concise reports.

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.

License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required for this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com

Veterans’ Preference

The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

What’s Next?

This recruitment is open to current internal RUHS employees only. The Riverside University Health System includes Detention, Medical Center and Community Health Center employees along with employees from Public and Behavioral Health.

Application Period

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was received

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on your resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Jeremy Holforty :

jholfort@rivco.org/ 951-955-5558.

General Application Information

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.