Director of Clinical Services

Coastal Harbor; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Competitive pay

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Prescription drug plan

401K match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Coastal Harbor Health System in Savannah, Georgia, seeks a Director of Clinical Services to provide strategic direction and clinical oversight for the 101-bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility at Coastal Harbor Treatment Center, ensuring high-quality, compliant patient care.

You will lead clinical staff, develop programs, foster collaboration with physicians and hospital leadership, and promote professional development while upholding regulatory standards and coordinating with external

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral or social science.
• 5 years of progressively increasing supervisory experience in the treatment of troubled adolescents.
• LPC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure required.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of clinical programs to ensure high-quality services and alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop clinical staff through supervision, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee clinical programming, including assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and progress reviews.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's Degree in behavioral or social science

Job description

Responsibilities

Director of Clinical Services Opportunity

Coastal Harbor Health System is a leading provider of specialized behavioral healthcare, offering a comprehensive continuum of care for patients across the lifespan. Our campus provides a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where clinicians have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center

provides specialized behavioral healthcare for children and adolescents through two distinct levels of care: a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) and an acute inpatient unit. These programs offer comprehensive treatment and support for children and adolescents with a variety of behavioral and mental health needs.

Coastal Behavioral Health

serves adults ages 18 and older, providing specialized inpatient behavioral healthcare and a dedicated Patriot Support Program designed to address the unique needs of military service members, veterans, and their families.

We are driven by a shared mission: to provide compassionate, high-quality care to individuals when they need it most. Our reach extends far beyond the local community, serving patients from across the country who trust us for our expertise, dedication, and patient-centered approach.

Located in the heart of beautiful, historic Savannah, Georgia, our hospitals offer a peaceful, private setting that promotes healing and focus. The serene surroundings not only benefit our patients but also provide an exceptional work environment—where professionals can thrive, collaborate, and grow while making a difference in the lives of others.

Visit the site virtually: coastalharbor.com

The Director of Clinical Services is a key member of the Coastal Harbor Health System Leadership Team who provides strategic direction, clinical oversight for the 101-bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) program at Coastal Harbor Treatment Center. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, effective treatment services while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. The Director of Clinical Services oversees clinical operations, promotes professional development, and works collaboratively with hospital leadership to support the organization's mission and overall success.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of clinical programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that support positive patient outcomes and align with organizational goals
• Lead, develop, and inspire clinical staff through effective supervision, coaching, performance management, and professional development
• Oversee clinical programming, including assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and review of patient progress to ensure services meet individual needs and established standards of care
• Drive clinical excellence through the development and implementation of policies, procedures, program goals, and long-range plans that promote efficient operations and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and contractual requirements while maintaining effective relationships with regulatory agencies and external partners
• Champion collaboration and communication among physicians, clinical teams, hospital leadership, and community partners to strengthen services and support organizational success
• Lead Performance Improvement initiatives, participate in committees and leadership meetings, and identify opportunities to enhance clinical programming, staff development, and overall service delivery
• Provide clinical supervision to license-eligible therapists, oversee required GA Fidelity and TRICARE monitoring and reporting, and support facility operations through Administrator-on-Call responsibilities and response to significant or unusual occurrences

Benefit & Rewards 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral or social science
• 5 years of progressively increasing supervisory experience in the treatment of troubled adolescents
• LPC, LCSW, or LMFT required
• Valid state driver’s license

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