Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Assistant Director of Clinical Services Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over three decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

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West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Assistant Director of Clinical Services to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Assistant Director of Clinical Services will be responsible for directing, facilitating and monitoring the quality of Clinical Services to meet the goals of West Oaks Hospital. In addition, provides direct care to patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Responsible for collaborating with the patient's family, multidisciplinary team and community agencies to support and coordinate treatment and discharge planning.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operational Management
• Admission and Assessment Process
• Provides Clinical Services
• Group Therapy
• On-Site School Administrator
• Leadership Competencies

1. Engage and Inspire – Create an environment in which people do their best work
2. Build Talent – Utilize established interviewing and selection processes to select the right people for the right job and the right time.
3. Coach and Develop Others – Utilize a systematic approach to coaching which includes setting goals and expectations; creating a learning environment and providing continuous feedback.
4. Manage Conflict – Address and resolve conflict directly and constructively
5. Functional Knowledge – Proficient in specialized technical knowledge of discipline / specialty area; demonstrate knowledge of Joint Commission standards and other related regulatory and/or quality agencies.
6. Quality and Process Improvement – Focus on quality, patient/employee safety and error reduction; applies best practices by continuously improving services, methods or approaches.
7. Manage Resources - Actively utilize functional resources (internal and external agencies, UHS, etc.) in developing creative solutions to address problems
8. Manage Change –Respond to new regulations, changing economic conditions, hospital staffing, external environment, etc.
9. Communication and Relationship Building – Effectively communicate at all levels; able to build credibility with professionals, physicians, healthcare professionals and constituents within the community.

• Other duties as assigned

 Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & 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
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. 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 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Education Required: Masters' Degree in Counseling or Social Work.

Licensure and Certification Required: Current license as an LPC, LMSW or LCSW in Texas. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications. Preferred: Current license as an LCSW and LCDC in Texas. 

Experience Required:  Four years of clinical experience as a licensed professional in an inpatient psychiatric social service setting.  Preferred:  Five years of clinical experience as a licensed professional in an inpatient psychiatric social service setting, to include one year of supervisory experience.

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