ASST DIR - CLINICAL SVCS

UHS•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Clinical Services is responsible for supporting the overall clinical and administrative operations of the Behavioral Health Department in an acute hospital setting. This role combines clinical, supervisory, quality, and program development responsibilities, including carrying a clinical caseload, facilitating group therapy, ensuring documentation compliance, and serving as a liaison for transitional care through step-down navigation. The Assistant Director collaborates with the Director of Clinical Services, interdisciplinary treatment teams, and community providers to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and seamless transitions across levels of care.

Requirements

Current Florida license in specialty required, LCSW preferred.
Must be in good standing with licensing board and maintain licensure as a condition of employment.
Current CPR and Handle with Care certifications, offered onsite.
Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
Minimum of three (3) years mental health experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate in a clear, concise manner with referral sources, hospital staff and the public, as well as provide accurate and timely documentation and record keeping.
Good organizational and time management skills to cope with a fast-paced environment and frequent interruptions, complex schedules and fluctuations in census is required.
Knowledge of the physical, emotional, and cultural characteristics of patients who have psychiatric, chemical dependency, and behavioral problems.
Ability to continually identify and assess the emotional needs of the patient, and to measure the patient’s progress.
Knowledge of community resources.

Nice To Haves

LCSW preferred

Responsibilities

supporting the overall clinical and administrative operations of the Behavioral Health Department
carrying a clinical caseload
facilitating group therapy
ensuring documentation compliance
serving as a liaison for transitional care through step-down navigation
collaborating with the Director of Clinical Services, interdisciplinary treatment teams, and community providers to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and seamless transitions across levels of care.