Director - Clinical Svcs (LMSW/ LCSW)

UHS•Augusta, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 20 years. Located in Augusta, GA, our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes seasoned medical staff. The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) is a key member of the Lighthouse Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The DCS participates in the hospital's strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives through the clinical product. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, recognized as a Fortune 500® corporation. With annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025, UHS was also named one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ in 2026 and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies in 2025. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work and Licensure (LMSW/ LCSW) required.
3-5 years management experience including within a healthcare setting.
Understanding of CMS, DSS, DHEC, DBHDD and JCAHO requirements.
Previous experience developing psychiatric programs and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and directing the programs and activities of patient care in accordance with established standards for mental health and facility policy, goals and objectives.
Responsible for inclusive of fiscal and staff management and program services for the acute, child and adolescent services and residential treatment inclusive of school.
Represents the hospital, admissions and adolescent services to the community and referring organizations and physicians.