Director of Social Services

Ocean View Adult Psychiatric Hospital

Experience: 3+ yrs
Location: Colton, California, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Electronic health records
Computer proficiency

About the role

Director of Social Services

Department: View Behavioral Health Child, Colton
Reports to: Clinical Director

Pay: Depends on experience

Location: 1280 E Cooley Dr. Colton CA 92324

Facility Overview – View Behavioral Health Child, Colton
View Behavioral Health (VBH) Child, is a behavioral health campus providing acute psychiatric care and crisis stabilization services. Our Child & Adolescent program offers a safe, structured environment focused on stabilization, evidence-based treatment, and family-centered care. As we expand, the campus will include adult services, supporting a full continuum of care for the communities we serve.

Position Summary

The Director of Social Services oversees all psychosocial services, discharge planning, and care coordination. This role ensures patients and families receive comprehensive support throughout treatment and transition planning.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise social workers and case management staff
Oversee discharge planning, aftercare coordination, andutilizationreview collaboration
Ensuretimelycompletion of psychosocial assessments and documentation
Collaborate with community partners, schools, and outpatient providers
Support family engagement and education processes
Monitor LOS, barriers to discharge, and placement outcomes
Ensure compliance with documentation and regulatory standards
Assistwith crisis intervention and patient advocacy

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work
Active California LCSW preferred
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in behavioral health, including supervisory experience
Experience with child/adolescent populations strongly preferred
Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
Proficiencyin the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within90 daysof employment
Demonstrate understanding andcompliancewith Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Special Conditions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards
Compliance with all required health screenings and immunizationsin accordance withregulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseases
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs

About Ocean View Adult Psychiatric Hospital

Acute inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital in Long Beach.

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