University Behavioral Center
Santos Ruiz Jr Ruiz is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in mental health counseling, military training coordination, and pastoral leadership. Currently serving as a Mental Health Counselor at University Behavioral Center since August 2014, Santos assists clients facing emotional, mental, and dependency challenges. In dual roles at General Dynamics, Santos has been a Senior Training Coordinator since August 2009, responsible for curriculum development and instruction for the Basic Non Commissioned Officer Common Core Distributed Learning Course, utilizing expertise garnered from military training. With over 10 years of pastoral experience, Santos has led various congregations, including as an Ordained Pastor at Iglesia de Dios Manantial en el Desierto since February 2002. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Arts in Counseling from Webster University and multiple degrees from Howard Payne University. Additionally, Santos has a robust military background, serving in various capacities within the U.S. Army from 1980 to 2002.
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University Behavioral Center
Since 1989, University Behavioral Center has been dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality treatment for mental health and substance use disorder related issues to patients in Orlando, Florida. We provide a full range of program options for children, adolescents and adults. Our goal is to enable individuals to improve their overall quality of life in a comfortable and secure environment. Located on a beautiful 14-acre campus, University Behavioral Center is within the Central Florida Research Park Development and neighbors the University of Central Florida. University Behavioral Center’s facilities include a swimming pool, a wellness center and gymnasium and an outdoor reflection atrium. Our hospital is divided into two physically separate wings, the children/adolescent wing and the adult wing. Each is subdivided into secured units. Secure 24-hour supervision helps promote patient safety and a therapeutic living environment. University Behavioral Center proudly supports a healthy environment. University Behavioral Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administrations as a Class III Psychiatric Hospital.