This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction
Last year alone, HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours impacting our communities. As a(an) Director of Social Services with HCA Florida JFK North Hospital, you can be a manager in an organization that is devoted to giving!
Benefits
HCA Florida JFK North Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Director of Social Services. We care for our communities and employees! HCA Hope Fund in fourteen years reached a historic milestone: $50 million in help to our colleagues in need. Last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Director of Clinical Services s is responsible for overseeing the clinical operations of the hospital. Included in these responsibilities are the development and implementation of a high quality treatment program and the development and maintenance of well-trained clinical staff. Organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and analytical skills are required in the performance of these responsibilities. The Director will be directly responsible for departmental operations which includes personnel, equipment and supplies, and planning, implementing, directing, and supervising the technical activities of the department.
- Oversee day to day operation and administration of the Social Services Programs including development and management of budgeting and financial resources as well as staffing needs and patterns to include adjusting work schedules or project priorities to meet emergencies or changing conditions.
- Define the qualifications and performance expectations for all staff positions through the Performance Development system, including department specific job descriptions, and measurable performance standards. Ensure that staff qualifications are consistent with job responsibilities. Verify for each employee or contracted personnel that, where relevant, education and training are consistent with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and hospital policy, that the individual is licensed, certified or registered, and that the individual's knowledge and experience are appropriate for the job assignment.
- Participates in strategic planning and public policy development for Social Work related programs. Maintains compliance with federal, state, Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory standards and practices to include leading efforts to ensure regular QA compliance monitoring while educating colleagues and development of performance improvement goals. Ensures compliances with current laws, regulations and standards, addressing issues prior to due dates or within short time frames if unexpected changes are posted by outside agencies.
- Analyze long-range impact of decisions and plans. Ensure service standards meet or exceed competency standards.
- Ensure the most effective use of Social Work interventions through program development, process improvement and coordination of processes across functions. Standardize services, processes, resources, and practice to improve efficiency. Analyze and evaluate ongoing department programs to identify areas where adjustment/improvements are needed.
- Participate in periodic management meetings to keep leadership informed of issues and concerns. .
- Collaborate with a multitude of departments on a variety of new programs to ensure consistency of practice.
- Exercise judgment and prepare supporting or correcting documentation as deemed appropriate.
- Ensure a safe, satisfying and enriching environment for colleagues while developing and ensuring retention goals are being met and encourage growth.
- Lead, develop, and direct a comprehensive social work program designed to assess and treat the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
- Plan scope and emphasis of social services program for inpatient and outpatient services. Ensure smooth coordination of care by providing cross covering services for enhanced customer service.
- Provides oversight for practice and functions of Social Work Education & Experience:
- Develop work goals for the Social Services staff consistent with institutional and departmental goals and policy
What qualifications you will need:
- Masters Degree in Social Work, required
- Inpatient experience working with all patient populations preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- (LCSW) Clinical Social Worker, required
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
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HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is a 280-bed acute care facility. We have a 124-bed behavioral health unit. We are located in West Palm Beach, FL. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital has served the healthcare needs of Palm Beach County for 46 years. Our technology to offer patients superior outcomes, less pain and improved recovery times. Our services include a 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center, Orthopedic Institute, Critical Care Unit and an Interventional Vascular Suite. We have Inpatient Diabetes Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and a Center for Pain Care and surgical services. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital offers services for mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We have 600 colleagues and 900 medical staff. We are dedicated to our mission; Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Become a manager with an organization that invests in your career while giving to the community. We are seeking distinguished applicants for our Director of Social Services opening. Help HCA Healthcare create healthier tomorrows for patients and communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
