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UHS
Atlanta, Georgia

Director of Clinical Services - Behavioral Health - LCSW/LPC

Social WorkerFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Director of Clinical Services at 246-bed psychiatric hospital. LCSW/LPC preferred. Atlanta, GA.

Join UHS as a Director of Clinical Services – Behavioral Health, LCSW/LPC in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Extended Leave Bank
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with Company Match
  • Discounted Stock Plan

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Clinical Services integrates and coordinates patient-centric therapeutic strategies to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care. They participate in strategic planning and contribute to institutional goals while maintaining compliance with government and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling is required, with professional licensure (LPC or LCSW) strongly preferred. Candidates must have 3-5 years of management experience in a behavioral healthcare setting and knowledge of regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipBehavioral health managementStrategic planningPatient care coordinationPsychiatric program developmentTreatment planningRegulatory complianceCMS standardsJCAHO accreditationStaff supervisionClinical operationsQuality assurance

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 22% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Extended Leave Bank
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with Company Match