DIRECTOR - CLINICAL SERVICES

River Oaks Hospital; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Director of Clinical Services to lead clinical programs, align them with community needs and facility performance goals. You will oversee administrative processes and management systems for all clinical services, foster a therapeutic environment, and drive development and implementation of treatment programs.

This role requires strong clinical and managerial experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, with a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in social work or related mental health field.
• Five+ years of experience in psychiatric/mental health.
• Three+ years in advanced clinical/management practice preferred.
• LISW license (Licensed Independent Social Worker) in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic planning of clinical services programs.
• Oversee administrative processes and management systems for clinical services.
• Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Develop and implement clinical treatment programs.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Crisis management

Public speaking

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary - Director of Clinical Services

The Director of Clinical Services provides the leadership and strategic planning of the clinical services programs offered at the facility, ensuring programs meet the needs of the community and the facility’s performance goals and objectives. Responsibilities include the overall administrative processes and management systems for all clinical services offered at the facility, promotion and maintenance of a therapeutic environment, and development and implementation of clinical treatment programs.

Benefits Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited social work, or related mental health field; Master’s Degree required.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in psychiatric/mental health field. Prefer candidates with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in advanced clinical/management practice.

License: Candidates must hold a LISW license (Licensed Independent Social Worker) in the state of Iowa.

Additional Requirements: A strong knowledge of TJC, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

Skills/Competencies: Clinical and management experience required: experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings; demonstrated skills in working with diverse populations; experience in fiscal management; experience in clinical supervision; experience in crisis, individual, family and group treatment; oral, reading, writing and mathematical skills at the master’s degree level; public speaking, teaching and training skills; experience in program development; skills in interpreting and applying standards and regulations; organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management and team building skills, and demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible and calm.

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 during 2025 were $17.4billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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.

Who We Are

River Oaks Hospital, affiliated with Universal Health Services, is located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://riveroakshospital.com/.