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Responsibilities

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a talented and dynamic Director of Clinical Services to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals!

River Oaks Hospital (a UHS affiliated hospital), 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 please visit:

The Clinical Services Director serves as a key member of leadership on the senior management team. Directs operations of Social Services, patient services programs to include the planning, monitoring and execution of quality patient care and clinical programs in compliance with regulatory standards. Oversees supervision of licensed and non‑licensed clinical therapists. Serves as clinical liaison with the continuum of care services.

Contributes to the development of programs for specialized adult patient populations for inpatient and the continuum of care. In conjunction with community resources, contributes to the maintenance of relationships with outside agencies, private practitioners, insurers and family members. Participates in parish and regional meetings of the public mental health providers. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's specific needs and provide clinical treatment and care.

Performs duties in accordance with the facility's mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

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• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population, three (3) years previous clinical supervisory role in an inpatient psychiatric setting and administrative/management experience required.
• Education: Master's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Licensure/Certification: Louisiana licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LCSW‑BACS) required.
• Working Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice.
• Essential Technical/Motor
  
  Skills:
  
  Computer software and keyboard proficiency, ability to operate various types of office equipment such as copier, scanner, and fax machines, phone systems, etc. required. Must be able to bend, lift, and reach office supplies and files.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to communicate successfully, both orally and written, to a variety of internal and external customers, while maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanor.

• Engaging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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 $14.3 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 Prussia, 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 care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network…