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Director of Social Work

Thecentersohio, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Lead Social Work Excellence Across Crisis Services Help Shape the Region’s Most Compassionate Response to Mental Health and Substance Use Crises

The Centers is launching the Behavioral Health Crisis Centers (BHCC) this September, an innovative, state-of-the-art facility designed to expand access to immediate, trauma-informed support for adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Our walk-in, 24/7 crisis model will offer people a safe, welcoming alternative to emergency rooms, jail, or the streets while providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care.

The BHCC brings together a full continuum of services across three floors, including crisis care, stabilization, and ongoing behavioral health and primary care supports through our Health Center programs. This integrated approach allows teams to meet people where they are and guide them toward sustained recovery. If you’re ready to shape what innovative behavioral health crisis care looks like for our community, we want you on our team!

Oversee social work practice across Crisis Receiving Center, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Withdrawal Management Unit, and Behavioral Health Urgent Care Centers. Shape standards, supervise staff, and ensure trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

Clinical Leadership

Provide clinical oversight for all crisis services social work staff

Develop social work practice standards and evidence-based interventions

Offer advanced consultation on complex cases

Ensure person-centered outcomes for individuals in crisis

Maintain active clinical practice connection

Team Development

Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Clinical Therapists and Case Managers

Conduct individual/group clinical supervision per licensure requirements

Develop training on trauma-informed care and crisis intervention

Ensure adequate social work coverage in 24/7 environment

Monitor performance and support professional growth

Program & Quality

Collaborate with Program Directors to enhance services

Lead quality improvement initiatives

Monitor key performance indicators

Ensure regulatory compliance and best practices

Partner with community agencies on care transitions

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from CSWE-accredited program

LISW-S or LPCC-S in good standing in Ohio

5+ years post-Master's clinical social work in behavioral health

3+ years supervisory/leadership experience

Crisis intervention or psychiatric emergency services experience preferred

Advanced crisis intervention and trauma expertise

Strong clinical supervision skills

Leadership in complex healthcare environments

Adherence to NASW Code of Ethics

Bring compassionate, innovative crisis care to people who need it most, where your work can change lives every day.

Apply today.

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The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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