ASST DIR - CLINICAL SVCS

About the Role

Brentwood Hospital is seeking a dynamic Assistant Director of Clinical Services to join our team of professionals dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for improving their mental health. This role involves directing and managing an effective organization-wide clinical service delivery system, developing and supervising quality social services and clinical programs for psychiatric patients and their families, and serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization’s treatment program and philosophy.

Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving Louisiana, East Texas, and South Arkansas for over 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, helping individuals and families achieve optimal mental health in a safe and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Director of Clinical Services, identify and oversee the development of programs and clinical services to meet key mental health and substance abuse treatment needs of the community, aligning with the organization’s philosophy and goals.
• Meet regularly with key staff to ascertain community needs and with clinical managers to discuss program development and modifications.
• Engage with community agencies targeting mental health needs and concerns.
• Maintain a highly interactive relationship with the organization’s CEO and management team to assure the development and expansion of services, including participation in speaking engagements and workshops.
• Ensure prompt departmental orientation for each new hire, document participation, and provide current job descriptions while reviewing job expectations.
• Develop and administer a comprehensive partial hospitalization program that responds to community needs and supports the organization’s mission, integrating it into the Behavioral Health System’s continuum of care under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or psychology, licensed by the LSBSWE or LPCBE.
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice by the LSBSWE or LPCBE (LCSW / LPC required).

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

About the Organization

Brentwood Hospital is part of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and ambulatory care access points across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. With annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024, UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.