DIR - CLINICAL SVCS - BH

University Behavioral Center; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Career development

Competitive compensation

Health plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

University Behavioral Center in Orlando, FL, seeks a Director of Clinical Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all clinical programs and therapeutic services, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff development in a behavioral health setting.

You will lead the Clinical Services Department, oversee assessments, treatment planning, group programming and discharge planning, recruit and mentor clinical staff, and collaborate with hospital

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Current Florida licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in behavioral health or healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and clinical best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Clinical Services Department, including therapists and social workers.
• Oversee assessments, treatment planning, group programming, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, federal, and company standards.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop clinical staff.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to achieve organizational goals and enhance patient care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Strategic leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Current Florida licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist)

Job description

Who We Are

University Behavioral Center of Orlando, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.

Position Summary

The Director of Clinical Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all clinical programs and therapeutic services. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and staff development while promoting positive patient outcomes in a behavioral health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Clinical Services Department, including therapists and social workers.
• Oversee assessments, treatment planning, group programming, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, federal, and company standards.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop clinical staff.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to achieve organizational goals and enhance patient care.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Current Florida licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in behavioral health or healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and clinical best practices.

Preferred

• Experience in acute inpatient psychiatric services.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and performance improvement initiatives.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.0 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prusia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory access points, and insurance offering, a physician network and various related.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.