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Oak Plains Academy (a UHS company)

Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy offers psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. The Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, separate academic building, and four dormitories.

We are looking for a Director of Clinical Services who is passionate and committed to helping our youth reach their goals! The ideal candidate is someone who wants to make a difference in the lives of the youth in our care and seeks a challenging environment with career development opportunities. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers work closely with each resident to assist them to achieve there therapeutic and educational goals.

The Director of Clinical Services has overall responsibility for coordinating, supervising and implementing treatment and delivery of the programs and services for Oak Plains Academy youth.  The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for maintaining high quality care through staff development and education.  The Director must ensure that the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures are in direct compliance with all JCAHO, federal, state and local regulations. The Director must establish and maintain a productive, professional relationship with the medical staff, management team and all other departments.  The Director of Clinical Services reports to the Hospital CEO.

If you would like immediate consideration for the Director of Clinical Services position please email Erin Young, Director of Human Resources, at Erin.Young@UHSINC.com

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  
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University 
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries 
• Pet Insurance 
• Free Meals
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com  

What do our current team members value at Oak Plains Academy & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you serve, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. 

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Requirements:

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Counseling
• Licensed as an LPC-MHSP or LCSW by the State of Tennessee
• Must have at least five years clinical experience
• Must have at least two years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and working knowledge of appropriate intervention techniques
• Must have two years’ experience treating children and adolescents

In addition to the duties of the Clinical Director, this role will rotate an ‘on-call’ (LIP) status with other Licensed staff to perform duties required by the facility.

EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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