MANAGER OF SOCIAL SERVICES - LICENSED

UHS•Bradenton, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home. Website: https://suncoastbhc.com/ The Manager of Social Services purpose is to assist the Director of Clinical Services with the clinical and operational function of the Clinical Services Department and to provide clinically indicated therapy and case management to individuals and groups. The Manager of Social Services provides oversight and management of the twenty-four-hour operations of assigned patient care units with the goal of maintaining quality and safety, enhancing efficiencies, managing resources, and optimizing patient and staff satisfaction. 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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com .

Requirements

Master’s Degree required.
Licensure by the State of Florida as a LCSW or LMHC required.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the mental health field.
At least two (2) years’ experience in clinical and administrative supervision.
Must be able to perform medium physically demanding work requiring walking, sitting or standing most of the time.
Must be able to participate in the physical restraint and seclusion of patients.
Must be able to participate in and complete Handle With Care Training on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and management of the operations of assigned patient care units.
Functions as a staff Social Worker managing an individual caseload.
Participates in the recruitment, orientation, onboarding, and clinical education processes of employees.
Manages the Social Work department’s staff performance.
Manages the Social Work department’s FTEs and budget adherence.
Participates in the appraisal of Social Work staff performance evaluations.
Develops and implements quality initiatives and ongoing performance monitoring.
Performs other duties as assigned or required by this position.