Social Services Director

Are you a compassionate and driven Social Services professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Do you excel in a leadership role where you can make a significant impact on patient care and staff development? Do you want to work where your contributions are valued, with opportunities for growth? Join us as the Director of Social Services at The Sanctuary at the Woodlands! Hiring Immediately

Compensation:

1. Salary: $70,000-$75,000/hr based on experience

Benefits package:

1. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
2. 401(k) Retirement plan
3. Paid Time Off ( PTO ) - start earning from day one!
4. Supplemental insurance options
5. Ask about our pay in lieu of benefits option at your interview! Earn additional pay per hour!
6. Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
7. Discounts on premium amenities and services
8. On-Demand Pay options

Shifts Available:

1. Full Time

Position:

1. Social Services Coordinator

Location:

1. The Sanctuary at The Woodlands, Cullman AL

Join the team and deliver exceptional support at The Sanctuary at The Woodlands! We cultivate a supportive workplace that prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of our team. Within our growing network, we're more than just healthcare providers — we're a family that values kindness, innovation, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Social Services Department.
• Lead interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings and support individualized patient care planning.
• Oversee psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, family meetings, and community resource coordination.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, utilization review, admissions, and executive leadership to promote safe, high-quality patient care.
• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, Alabama Department of Mental Health requirements, HIPAA, EMTALA, and organizational policies.
• Monitor departmental performance, documentation quality, patient outcomes, and survey readiness.
• Promote patient rights, trauma-informed care, and a culture of accountability and service excellence

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Alabama licensure or license eligibility (LICSW, LMSW, LPC, ALC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Minimum three years of behavioral health experience.
• Minimum two years of progressive leadership experience.
• Acute inpatient psychiatric hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with CMS surveys and behavioral health regulations preferred.

The facility is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.