Director of Social Services

Director of Social ServicesDepartment: View Behavioral Health Child, Colton Reports to: Clinical DirectorPay: Depends on experienceLocation: 1280 E Cooley Dr. Colton CA 92324Facility 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 SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesSupervise social workers and case management staffOversee discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and utilization review collaborationEnsure timely completion of psychosocial assessments and documentationCollaborate with community partners, schools, and outpatient providersSupport family engagement and education processesMonitor LOS, barriers to discharge, and placement outcomesEnsure compliance with documentation and regulatory standardsAssist with crisis intervention and patient advocacyQualificationsMaster's degree in Social WorkActive California LCSW preferredMinimum 35 years of experience in behavioral health, including supervisory experienceExperience with child/adolescent populations strongly preferredDemonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.Proficiency in 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 within 90 days of employmentDemonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.Special ConditionsEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and educationSatisfactory completion of professional reference checksMust be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specifiedCompliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standardsCompliance with all required health screenings and immunizations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseasesAvailability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs