Social Services Supervisor

Clarion Psychiatric Center has been a leader in inpatient adult and children/adolescent treatment and children's partial hospitalization for over 25 years. Located in rural Western Pennsylvania, we offer an exceptionally dedicated team approach, and are committed to treating patients like family. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality, accountability, and service excellence, to ensure we are delivering the most effective care available today.

Clarion offers comprehensive benefits for the Social Services Supervisor position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Positive, family-like team atmosphere
• Competitive Compensation
• Education Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment options 
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition and Student Loan aid
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services 

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its start into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. 

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a Social Work required.
• LSW or LCSW preferred.
• experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting preferred.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Job Description: Supplies clinical supervision and direction to Social Work and Therapy staff and offers clinical guidance to other clinical departments as needed in conjunction with DCS. Ensures Department compliance with standards set by accrediting and regulatory bodies. Maintains a program of quality care and peer review in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services. Implements and reviews departmental policies and procedures. Supplies Social Work services to all inpatient populations. Maintains modified caseload as well as responsibilities assigned.

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to prove competency in each criterion listed in this job description. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed. Staff must prove flexibility for re-assignment to units providing care to varied populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions. Staff must follow all facility policies and procedures.

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited post-Baccalaureate required

Licensure / Certification: LSW or LCSW Preferred

Experience: Two years post-master experience in an inpatient/outpatient psychiatric setting or a combination thereof as well as supervisory /administrative experience within a health care or industry setting preferred

Knowledge/Skills: Family dynamics, social casework, interpersonal relationships and regional social policy. Knowledge of therapeutic boundaries, therapeutic processes, growth and development, limit-setting and behavior management, crisis management of aggressive behaviors, CPR and HWC training. Communication skills and ability to teach patients.

Supervision Exercised: Provides direct supervision to Therapy and Social Work and offers clinical guidance to other clinical departments as needed, in conjunction with DCS.

Supervision Received: Director of Clinical Services

General Working Environment: Hospital setting. Staff working in this position maybe required to intervene and assist with aggressive patients utilizing Handle With Care training skillset. Works in a well-lighted and ventilated setting, is subject to frequent interruptions, and is involved with the patients and personnel throughout designated unit under varying conditions and circumstances. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV and Hepatitis B Viruses

Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and be able to walk and stand for extended periods. Able to participate in crisis prevention intervention. The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those, which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions. Drug/Alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post offer, pre-employment urine drug screen.

Classification: Exempt