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Director of Clinical Services – River Oaks Hospital

River Oaks Hospital, a UHS affiliated private psychiatric facility located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, has been delivering quality mental health and addiction treatment since 1970. The hospital offers a 14‑acre campus with inpatient, day, partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient services. For more information, visit

The Clinical Services Director serves as a key member of senior leadership. They direct operations of Social Services and patient services programs, planning, monitoring and executing quality patient care and clinical programs in compliance with regulatory standards. They oversee supervision of licensed and non‑licensed clinical therapists, act as a clinical liaison, and contribute to program development for specialized adult patient populations.

They maintain relationships with community resources, outside agencies, private practitioners, insurers, and family members and participate in regional public mental health meetings. The role operates in line with the hospital’s mission, values, policies and behavioral standards.

• Direct operations of Social Services and patient services programs.
• Plan, monitor, and execute quality patient care and clinical programs in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supervise licensed and non‑licensed clinical therapists.
• Serve as clinical liaison with continuum of care services.
• Contribute to development of specialized adult patient programs for inpatient and continuum of care.
• Maintain relationships with community resources, outside agencies, private practitioners, insurers and family members.
• Participate in parish and regional meetings of public mental health providers.
• Apply principles of growth and development to assess patient needs and provide clinical treatment and care.
• Perform duties in accordance with the facility’s mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

• Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population, including three (3) years in a previous clinical supervisory role in an inpatient psychiatric setting and administrative/management experience.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Louisiana licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LCSW‑BACS) required.
• Knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age‑specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice is preferred.
• Proficient with computer software, keyboard, and office equipment such as copier, scanner, fax machine, and phone systems. Must be able to bend, lift, and reach office supplies and files.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with a professional and pleasant demeanor.

• Engaging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental, health, vision, and life insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

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